Epidendrum myodes

Epidendrum myodes

Common Name: Mouse-tail Epidendrum
Native to: Mexico south to Costa Rica. Epidendrum myodes grows on trees in moist cloud forests between 1000 and 2000 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum myodes has reed-like stems that are thinner at the base than on top.
Flower Size: size
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum myodes are produced on an upright simple (or sometimes branched) inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum myodes was first described to science in 1866. Grow mounted on cork or grow in a slatted basket. Provide ample water and fertilizer during periods of active growth and reduce water during the cooler months of the year.
Synonyms: Epidendrum polyanthemum var. myodes