Epidendroideae
Psychopsis
Psychopsis
Butterfly Orchid
Psychopsis papilio (1825)
Botanical Description
A spectacular orchid with flowers that mimic a large orange and brown butterfly. It is famous for “sequential” blooming, where one flower opens at a time on a very long, wire-like stem for months or even years.
Hardiness & Conservation
Care Required
Status: Vulnerable • Regulation: Appendix II
Scientific Classification
| Subfamily | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe | Oncidiinae |
| Genus | Psychopsis |
Growth & Care
| 📍 Origin | Venezuela, Trinidad |
| 📅 Season | Year-round |
| 👃 Fragrance | No |
| 🔗 Similar | P. krameriana, P. sanderae |