Species Orchid, Reed-Stem Epidendrum

Epidendrumibaguense

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum)
Synonym
Epidendrum bituberculatum
Epidendrum chrysostomum
Epidendrum decipiens
Epidendrum fraternum
Epidendrum laetum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

Davenport, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Richey, Florida

Quincy, Massachusetts

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Quincy, MA | April 2016 | positive

I grow this plant is Quincy MA outdoors in the summer and indoors in the winter. It is beautiful. It does not flower during the winter as...Read More

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