Species Orchid, Epidendrum, Elliptic Epidendrum
Epidendrumellipticum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Species: ellipticum (ee-LIP-tih-kum)

Synonym:Epidendrum crassifolium

Synonym:Epidendrum juruaense

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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