Drymonia is a very large genus of more than 100 species, which grow throughout much of tropical Central and South America. Although generally terrestrial, in that the plants are usually rooted in the ground, they tend to climb and vine through the forest trees. Some species are epiphytic.
Indoor cultivation is sometimes difficult with the Drymonias, as they can become large and ungainly. However, judicious pruning can result in attractive plants. The leaves are often large and decorative, and the flowers large, interesting and attractive. Colourful bracts are sometimes produced, which can be persistent and lend a continuing effect of bloom to a plant.
Most of the Drymonias bloom on old wood, so cutting back a plant will not interfere with blooming, and may result in the blooms becoming more visible than would otherwise have been the case.
