Zootrophion dayanum (Big) Rhyncholaeliocattleya A distinctive species from the

A distinctive species from the rocky outcroppings and montane regions of South America

high ambient moisture is essential for healthy stem elongation and dense leaf coverage

densely spotted with dark brown

The blooms are dramatic and spider-like

Zootrophion dayanum (Big) Rhyncholaeliocattleya A distinctive species from theA large, well established division of this scandent epiphyte from the cloud forests of Ecuador, with elongated, creeping stems bearing large, leathery, glossy ovate leaves and abundant aerial roots. The pendant flowers are produced in clusters from the pseudobulb base: strongly ribbed, ovoid fused sepal structures with lateral sepals curving outward to reveal a vivid, contrasting red interior among the most dramatic blooms in the genus. Light: