A popular species from Mexico and Honduras, this orchid is frequently grown outdoors in Southern California. The clone ‘Sierra Orientalis’ is an originally collected plant known for its classic, large flowers, while ‘Walbrun’ is an awarded variety prized for its fuller, rounder petals. We recommend growing this species in coarse bark or sphagnum moss, though it also thrives when mounted on trees, as is commonly done in both Southern California and Southern Florida.

This variety is highly adaptable and can be grown outdoors year-round in areas such as Southern California and parts of Florida, or in bright indoor/greenhouse conditions elsewhere. We recommend growing in coarse bark, sphagnum moss, or mounted, allowing for good air movement and drying between waterings. This is a very hardy orchid, and an excellent beginner plant as well!

Please note: These plants begin to produce their spikes in September and flower from late November to January.