Species Orchid, Epidendrum 'Alba'
Epidendrumellipticum

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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Green
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)

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