Epidendrum raniferum

Epidendrum raniferum

Common Name: Frog-carrying Epidendrum
Native to: Mexico to Costa Rica. Epidendrum raniferum grows on trees in wet forests.
Plant Size: Large. Epidendrum raniferum has tall, upright reed-like stems.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum raniferum are produced on a terminal inflorescence that grows to 7 inches (18 cm) in height. Flowers are formed on mature stems.
Bloom Season: Fall. Sometimes in the Spring.
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum raniferum mounted on cork or grow in a slatted basket. Provide water and fertilizer throughout the year.
Synonyms: Epidendrum raniferum var. luteum, Epidendrum raniferum var. lutescens, Epidendrum raniferum var. hexadactylum, Epidendrum raniferum var. obtusilobum

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