Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Epidendrum (ep-ih-DEN-drum) (Info)
Species: macrocarpum (ma-kro-KAR-pum) (Info)
Additional cultivar information: (natural hybrid)
Synonym:Epidendrum incisum
Synonym:Epidendrum schomburgkii
Synonym:Epidendrum splendens
 One member has or wants this plant for trade.
Category:
Perennials
Epiphytes
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Orange
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Rubbery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
| 
