Rodriguezia bracteata Rapateaceae making it suitable for cultivation

making it suitable for cultivation in pots or mounted on bark or tree ferns

as this can easily scorch the leaves and cause permanent damage to the foliage

Mounted plants need more frequent watering

Watering: Water when soil surface is dry

Its defining feature is the enchanting slipper-shaped flowers

Rodriguezia bracteata Rapateaceae making it suitable for cultivationThis charming, medium sized epiphytic species, often called 'The Lovely Rodriguezia', is native to the high elevation forests of South America. It is valued for its compact growth and long, pendant racemes of very fragrant flowers. Light: Prefers shaded to semi shaded conditions. Provide bright, filtered light and avoid any direct, hot sun exposure. Temperature: Intermediate to warm conditions are necessary. Day temperatures should be around 75 85F