Bloemen-flowers Stygmaphyllon ciliatum "Butterfly" - Tree orchid

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Stygmaphyllon ciliatum is a tropical climbing vine that has it's origin in Brazil. The plant is known for it's bright yellow flowers that appear in summer in the northern European climate.

The plant knows it's origin in Brazil but is now grown all over the world, the bright yellow flowers are one of the reasons for this. The vines are guided quite easily which makes it an ideal climbing plant for these climates. In these climates the plant can grow up to 10 meters in height. In our climate this will not happen unless grown in a greenhouse. The flowers appear during the middle of the summer en can flower untill september.

The tree orchid can winter at a temperature of 5 degrees. Keep in mind that the plant is evergreen and so can't be put in a dark room. Make sure there is enough light available. Further than that the plant is quite easy in maintanance. Cutting can be done yearround and for fertilization there's no particular wishes.

Hardiness: 5°C