Phragmipedium besseae is native to Ecuador and the area of ​​San Martin in Peru. In both locations, the plants grow at an altitude of 1100 m on partly shady, steep, eastern exhibition, damp riverside cliffs or moist granite rocks where they are exposed to the early morning sun.

Phrag. besseae is a sequential bloomer and can bloom up to 8+ blooms or more in one spike continuously. Does well in bark mix and top layer sphagnum moss.

Plants being sold are seed grown,variability in flower shape, colour and size may occur between sibling plants. These are not select or cultivar plants. 

*Cultural and care information based on average Phragmipedium care, use it as guide and should be adapted to suit your environment