Cyrtopodium punctatum (Bee Swarm Orchid)
Cyrtopodium punctatum (Bee Swarm Orchid) growing within a hanging basket container with elongated green leaves.
Botanical name: Cyrtopodium punctatum
Common names: Bee Swarm Orchid, Cigar Orchid, Cowhorn Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Florida
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThe plants are mostly medium to large in size and are terrestrial, lithophytic or epiphytic. Cyrtopodiums are popularly known as the Cowhorn Orchid because of their cigar-shaped, fleshy pseudobulbs. A mass of pseudobulbs can grow up to 1.5 meters across and an individual inflorescence can produce more than 500 flowers. Sepals are pale yellow-green and spotted with purple. Petals are a brighter yellow than the sepals and have fewer, smaller markings. The lip is reddish brown with orange markings in the center.
Cyrtopodium punctatum (Bee Swarm Orchid) with thick yellow stems and long foliage in hanging plastic crate.
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