Species Orchid, Cyrtopodium, Bee Swarm Orchid, Cigar Orchid, Dotted Cyrtopodium
Cyrtopodiumpunctatum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyrtopodium (sir-toh-POH-dee-um)
Species: punctatum (punk-TAH-tum)

Synonym:Cymbidium trinerve

Synonym:Cyrtopodium bracteatum

Synonym:Cyrtopodium speciosissimum

Synonym:Epidendrum mayzifolium

Synonym:Epidendrum punctatum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting