The Florida native form of this widespread species which has a range that runs from Florida and the Bahamas to Northern South America. An upright, tubular, vase-shaped plant with broadly tapering, spiraled leaves. The color is brownish-green with a coating of silver trichomes that normally forms in bands. The inflorescence is tall, thin and usually branched, normally green in Florida, but can be reddish sometimes. The flowers are arranged at right angles and are rosy/pink. Often a twig epiphyte in nature, it is easy to grow mounted. Keep warm, (above 40's) as this is an especially tropical species that in Florida is restricted to the southern Everglades and coastal regions of South Florida.

VIPP Plants Budded as of 08/25/25

A very attractive Colombian species with a showy spike of inflated branches of bright orange-red, that persists for some months. Growing to about 10in with dark green foliage in an upright rosette. Easy to grow, thriving potted in an orchid-type mix or mounted.

A large growing select clone of this species from Andy Siekkinen.  A large grower to 40 inches overall, with an upright habit. Tall, graceful leaves and a tall red-orange scape with long, narrow yellow branches. Quite the impressive specimen from Hidalgo, Mexico.

Rarely offered

A pretty hybrid by John Arden dating back to the 1970's. 

(xiphioides x capitata 'Rubra')