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Epidendrum ivan-portillae aff. Nanodes ivanportillae

Epidendrum ivan-portillae aff. Nanodes ivanportillae

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  • Fragrance: No
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse/display case
14,50€ - 14,50€
14,50€
14,50€ - 14,50€
14,50€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
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Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

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Description

Epidendrum ivan-portillae aff. Nanodes ivanportillae

Name: Epidendrum ivan-portillae Hágsater & H.Medina

Etymology: The genus name Epidendrum means “growing on trees”. The specific epithet honors the Ecuadorian orchid grower and plant collector Iván Portilla.

First described: 2018 by Eric Hágsater and H. Medina.

Origin/distribution: Ecuador; also reported from neighboring Peru.

Habitat/environment: Epiphytic on densely moss-covered branches on the eastern slopes of the Andes, at elevations of approximately 800–1,200 m. We recommend warm-temperate conditions of approximately 16–26 °C, high humidity, bright filtered light and good air circulation.

Description and notes: A compact, creeping orchid with short stems, firm leaves and star-shaped, greenish flowers. It is vegetatively similar to Epidendrum porpax, but has larger, more open-looking flowers. Suitable for cultivation in a shallow medium or mounted on a moisture-retaining substrate; keep the roots evenly slightly moist, but do not waterlog.