Epidendrum Orchid
Epidendrum epidendrum spp is a broad genus of.
Epidendrum orchid. When carl linnaeus named this genus in 1763 he included in this. Propagating epidendrum orchids. The epidendrum orchid is known as the crucifix orchid or star orchid and it is also colloquially referred to as poor mans orchid since the flowers are small compared to most other orchids and not as strikingly flamboyant. Epidendrum orchids enjoy moderate humidity levels between 50 and 80 throughout the year.
Genus first established by linnaeus in 1754 to cover all epiphytic orchids known at the time. Club growing competition 40 pack epidendrums. Club growing competition 30 pack epidendrums. If the humidity is too low you can use humidity trays or spray the orchid with a mist especially during the summer months.
They are widely distributed naturalized and cultivated in many regions worldwidethe more popular and captivating species are nicknamed crucifix orchids. Epidendrum was first based on epidendrum nodosum later this species was moved to brassavola. The genus name from greek epi epi and dendron dendron upon trees refers to its epiphytic growth habit. Epidendrum orchids consist of about 1100 species of orchids that are native to tropical and subtropical americas and the caribbean.
The following is an overview of how to care for epidendrums. Because epidendrum orchids easily form baby clones of the main plant this means propagation is simple. Most orchid care is the same but just in case you dont have a clue which variety of orchid you have here are some details on the epidendrums. None of the original species included in epidendrum remain in what is generally known as epidendrum today.
Pollinated by butterflies or hummingbirds. Some of them are typical sympodial orchids with pseudobulbs whereas there are some caespitose plants and plants with branching stems within this genus and even. Epidendrum orchid snow cocktail x wedding valley snowdrop regular price 1900 sale price 1900 sale. Read on below our comprehensive guide about these beautiful ornamental plants and learn about their facts popular species as well as growing and caring tips.
Epidendrum orchid care is a labor of love and provides a unique hobby for the orchid enthusiast. These keikis as theyre called can be cut from the orchid and replanted. Regular price 40000 sale price 40000 sale. Club growing competition 40 pack epidendrums.
Epidendrum p d n d r em abbreviated epi in the horticultural trade is a large neotropical genus of the orchid familywith more than 1500 species some authors describe it as a mega genus. Moist sphagnum moss is a popular bedding for the transplanted keikis to establish in. The genus epidendrum is one of the most prolific orchid groups and these orchids are today kept all over the world. Epidendrum orchids could be found in diverse biomes in diverse climates and differences in morphology of epidendrum species reflect evolutionary adaptation to such diverse habitats.