Crucifix Orchid
They are naturally found in brazil venezuela colombia french guiana and trinidad.
Crucifix orchid. Crucifix orchids epidendrum species and hybrids family. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Epidendrum secundum one of the crucifix orchids is a poorly understood reed stemmed species which dressler 1989 describes as the epidendrum secundum complex according to dressler there are dozens of varieties some of which appear to deserve species rank. With over 1000 identified species they are a large and varied group of orchids ranging from species that grow in coastal forests to those that grow at much higher elevations.
Crucifix orchids not grown in favorable conditions wont bloom and will have lanky and weak stems. Shop with afterpay on eligible items. Epidendrum secundum one of the crucifix orchids. Secundum has the distinction of bearing the longest seeds known in the orchidaceae 60 mm long.
But with many old super tough plants like agave and sansevieria being rediscovered by garden designers why not the epidendrums. They are accustomed to various altitudes from sea level to circa 3000m in the andes. Arditti and ghani note that e. Many species of this genus are epiphytic plants like the majority of orchids.
Get the best deals on crucifix orchids. They can be grown in pots in a free draining mix amongst rocks in the garden or in soil. Crucifix orchids are a great beginners orchid they are tough and easy to grow with long lasting flowers. Crucifix orchids are native to the caribbean and americas where their habitat varies from muggy jungles to dry tropical jungles.
Each flower has a three lobed lip next to the arched column resembling a crucifix hence the name. Epidendrums are native to the subtropical and tropical areas of the american continents. What we commonly call crucifix orchids are species such as epidedrum radicans cochleatum and secundum which all provide long lasting flowers and can easily be grown in pots. The tiny crisp flowers resemble.
They like a frost free climate and flower best in a full sun position. Crucifix orchid epidendrum ibaguense crucifix orchids otherwise known as epidendrum ibaguense is one of the most popular species of epidendrum orchids. The common crucifix orchids such as epidendrum ibaguense are terrestrial species with reed like stems and many aerial roots but others especially the epiphytes often have much shorter stems. Crucifix orchids star orchids epidendrum ibaguense are delightful orchids from central and south america.