Species Orchid, Serpent Zootrophion
Zootrophionserpentinum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Zootrophion (zoh-TROH-fee-on)
Species: serpentinum (ser-pen-TEE-num)

Synonym:Epibator serpentinus

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting