Bullhorn Orchid

by Udi
(St. Croix, USVI)

These orchids love humid conditions. Bullhorns grow well in baskets filled coconut husk, or many Caribbean hardwood trees. A purple and white flower, that bloom 1-2 times a year. In heavily populated trees, new bullhorn orchid shoot will attach roots to the previous year's shoot. Bullhorns do well in shade and partial sun. Seed pods are about 3/4 the size of ping pong balls and are green, but turn yellow before splitting and dispersing seeds.