Tolumnia Culture: Difficult Twig Epiphytes for Bright, Humid Conditions

Thinking of growing Tolumnia. Easy? Care? Bloom on old spikes, old growths, or new growths?

Not Easy

Tolumnias = twig epiphytes (Caribbean). Grow at twig ends: nightly mist, full daytime sun. Need very warm, very bright.

Only on new growth. In proper light, leaves show reddish sheen.

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