Cattleya tenebrosa Species spreading sepals and a small

spreading sepals and a small contrasting labellum

wide petals

A slender reed-stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador

Monstera radicans

Cattleya tenebrosa Species spreading sepals and a smallA robust species from the seasonally dry forests of Brazil, bearing large, waxy flowers with a distinctive bronze copper tone and a richly veined, dark lip. It grows as an epiphyte on exposed branches, producing tall pseudobulbs with broad, leathery leaves. Light: Bright light with 3040% shade cloth; high light is key to strong pseudobulb development and reliable blooming. Temperature: 6086F (1630C). Warm grower; tolerates brief dips to 55F (13C) but