Epidendrum nocturnum

Epidendrum nocturnum

Common Name: Night-scented Epidendrum
Native to: Tropical America. Epidendrum nocturnum is one of the most widespread orchid species. It is found growing mostly on trees in wet mountainous forests.
Plant Size: Large. Epidendrum nocturnum has reed-like stems and has a few leathery leaves spaced along the stem.
Flower Size: Up to 5 inches (13.5 cm). Flower and plant size is variable.
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum nocturnum are large and have narrow petals and sepals. Flowers open over an extended period of time. Epidendrum nocturnum has a sweet, pleasant fragrance at night. Mature pseudobulbs produce terminal flower stems that can persist and produce flowers for many flower seasons.
Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Grow mounted on cork bark, wood, or in pots or slatted baskets. Epidendrum nocturnum is easy to grow and very rewarding for beginners or advanced growers. Provide even moisture and fertilizer throughout the year. Due to the species widespread nature, there are many synonyms.
Synonyms: Amphiglottis nocturna, Auliza nocturna, Epidendrum bahiense, Epidendrum buenaventurae, Epidendrum carolinianum, Epidendrum carpophorum, Epidendrum discolor, Epidendrum latifolium, Epidendrum leucarachne, Epidendrum nocturnum var. latifolium, Epidendrum nocturnum var. minor, Epidendrum nocturnum var. minus, Epidendrum nocturnum var. panamense, Epidendrum nocturnum var. tridens, Epidendrum nocturnum var. tumue-humaciense, Epidendrum oliganthum, Epidendrum spruceanum, Epidendrum tridens, Epidendrum tridens var. briegeri, Epidendrum tumuc-humaciense, Epidendrum tunguraguae, Nychosma nocturna, Phaedrosanthus nocturnus