Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature narrow stems that can trail

narrow stems that can trail gracefully or climb when supported

Growth habit: Epiphytic

Blooms in spring or summer

but can fade if conditions aren’t right

Protect from drafts and sudden temperature changes

Scaphosepalum swertiifolium Weekly Feature narrow stems that can trailDescription Scaphosepalum swertiifolium is a miniature epiphytic orchid native to wet montane cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, typically found growing on trees at elevations from about 600 to 2,200 m (2,0007,200 ft). Size & Growth: Small plant with slender stems wrapped in sheaths, each growth producing a single thin, erect leaf. Inflorescences: Short lateral racemes (515 cm) emerge from low on the stem, with few flowers that open in