Species Orchid, Epidendrum
Epidendrumorchidiflorum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Species: orchidiflorum (or-kee-dee-FLOR-um)

Synonym:Epidendrum huebneri

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Yellow
Green
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By budding

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