Epidendrum marsupiale Cyrtoglossum hinged lip that snaps shut

hinged lip that snaps shut on contact — a remarkable pollination mechanism unique to the genus

which includes protologues

Watering: Keep evenly moist throughout the year

Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can easily scorch the leaves

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Epidendrum marsupiale Cyrtoglossum hinged lip that snaps shutA reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary, large flowers on upright stems. The bloom displays an erect, elongated dorsal sepal, broad horizontally spreading lateral sepals, shorter downward curving petals, and a large, deeply concave, pouch shaped lip with a waxy texture and prominent longitudinal venation a distinctive marsupiiform structure that gives the species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060%