Epidendrum radicans

Epidendrum radicans

Common Name: Ground-rooting Epidendrum Orchid
Native to: Mexico to Columbia. Epidendrum radicans is a widespread species that grows as a terrestrial plant in moist rocky meadows. and disturbed areas in mixed pine-oak forests. It is found growing between 900 and 2500 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. Epidendrum radicans has tall reed-like stems with numerous linear leaves. The plant has roots all along the stem. The plants have creeping habit.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum radicans are produced on a terminal inflorescence that grows to 15 inches (50 cm) tall. Many flowers are clustered at the tip of the stem and the flowers open over a period of time.
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum radicans is one of the most common reed-stem Epidendrum species. Grow in a pot with terrestrial orchid mix. The plants develop large specimens with age and bloom heavily for a long period of time. Easy to grow. Epidendrum radicans is closely related to Epidendrum ibaguense.
Synonyms: Epidendrum pratense, Epidendrum rhizophorum