Epidendrum polyanthum

Epidendrum polyanthum

Common Name: Many-flowered Epidendrum
Native to: Southern Mexico to Costa Rica, Venezuela and Brazil. It is found in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Epidendrum polyanthum is widespread and grows on trees in low elevation forests.
Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum polyanthum has upright reed-like stems that have many dark green leaves.
Flower Size: 0.75 inches (2 cm)
Flower Description: Epidendrum polyanthum produces many flowers on an 18 inch (45 cm) flower stem. Up to 20 flowers bloom on one stem. The flowers open up over a long period of time.
Bloom Season: Summer. It can bloom any time of year but most blooming happens during the summer.
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Grow in well-drained pots, slatted baskets or on cork bark. Provide even water and fertilizer throughout the year. The plant is adaptable and easy to grow.
Synonyms: Epidendrum bisetum, Epidendrum colorans, Epidendrum funiferum, Epidendrum heteroglossum, Epidendrum lansbergii, Epidendrum polystachyum, Epidendrum quinquelobum, Epidendrum stallforthianum, Epidendrum verrucipes