Epidendrum medusae Helcia Brassolaeliocattleya (Blc

Brassolaeliocattleya (Blc

fuzzy hairs covering the petioles (leaf stems)

This young specimen already displays the characteristic bright yellow-green venation patterns that will intensify as the plant matures

It is a hybrid orchid that combines the unique characteristics of both parent species

Epidendrum medusae Helcia Brassolaeliocattleya (BlcEpidendrum medusae, commonly known as the Medusa Orchid, is an interesting and unique orchid species. It gets its name from the distinctive way its pendant inflorescences resemble the snaky hair of the mythical creature Medusa. The flowers are usually small and greenish, and the plant itself has thin, grass like leaves. Medusa Orchids are epiphytic orchids native to parts of Central and South America. They are often found growing on trees and rocks in