Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Epidendrum
Epidendrummacrocarpum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Species: macrocarpum (ma-kro-KAR-pum)
Additional cultivar information: (natural hybrid)

Synonym:Epidendrum incisum

Synonym:Epidendrum schomburgkii

Synonym:Epidendrum splendens

Category
Perennials
Epiphytes

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds