Species Orchid, Brown Epidendrum, Double-Edged Epidendrum
Epidendrumanceps

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Species: anceps (AN-seps)

Synonym:Epidendrum cearense

Synonym:Epidendrum ensatum

Synonym:Epidendrum fuscatum

Synonym:Epidendrum schenckianum

Synonym:Epidendrum schreineri

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

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

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

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

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting