Epidendrum Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Epidendrum Orchid is an orchid plant native to North and South America. This orchid plant is probably the easiest to care for compared to other orchid species. This plant can grow in direct or indirect sunlight. Furthermore, this flowering plant will bloom during spring or summer.
Common Name |
Epidendrum orchid, Crucifix orchid
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Epidendrum spp.
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Genus
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Epidendrum
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Epidendrum Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Epidendrum Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Epidendrum Orchid needs water once every
7 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Epidendrum Orchid needs about 0.5 L per 7 days. |
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Epidendrum Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Epidendrum Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Epidendrum Orchid to thrive is between 50% and 80%. |
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Epidendrum Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Epidendrum Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Epidendrum Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Epidendrum Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Epidendrum Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Orange
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Epidendrum Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Epidendrum Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Epidendrum Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Epidendrum Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Epidendrum Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant originates from North America and South America. |
