Species Orchid, Epidendrum, Sparkling Epidendrum
Epidendrumfulgens

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Species: fulgens (FUL-jenz)

Synonym:Epidendrum bradeanum

Synonym:Epidendrum mosenii

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By budding

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible