Epidendrum

Name: Epidendrum Spp. (Orchidaceae)
Common Name: Crucifix Orchid


Epi. radicans

These reed epidendrums, or crucifix orchids, are often under-valued by orchid enthusiasts, I think, primarily because they are so easy to grow. It is a shame because these plants produce flowers all year round and deserves a spot in any garden.

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Pictures:
Radicans
Ibaguense
Bardendrum

  See also:  Orchids, Culture / Germination

Part shade Plenty of water during the growing season Tender Perennial

Radicans 

Name: Epidendrum radicans


Orange Flower

Orange Head

Orange Head

Seed pod

Seeds

Ibaguense 

Name: Epidendrum ibaguense


Red Head


Red Flower

Pinky-purple Flower

Pinky-purple

Bardendrum 

Name: Bardendrum Kitty "No. 1"

Bardendrum is an intergeneric cross between Barkeria and Epidendrum.


Kitty No. 1