Epidendrum stamfordianum

Epidendrum stamfordianum

Common Name: Stamford's Epidendrum
Native to: Mexico south to Columbia and Venezuela. Epidendrum stamfordianum grows in seasonally dry forest and is usually found growing on large tree limbs.
Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum stamfordianum has upright pseudobulbs with three or four oblong leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (3.75 cm)
Flower Description: The flower stem emerges from the base of a maturing pseudobulb and grows to 24 inches (60 cm) tall. Flowers are fragrant.
Bloom Season: Winter, Spring, Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum stamfordianum was named after Mr. Stamford who was an English orchid grower and collector who lived during the 1800's. Grow mounted on driftwood or cork bark and provide ample water and frequent fertilization during the spring and summer months. Allow the plants to rest (i.e. reduce water and fertilizer) during the cooler fall and winter months. Wild-collected plants may sulk for up to two years before making new growth.
Synonyms: Auliza stamfordiana, Epidendrum basilare, Epidendrum cycnostachys, Epidendrum cycnostalix, Epidendrum stamfordianum var. lawrenceanum, Epidendrum stamfordianum var. leeanum, Epidendrum stamfordianum var. parviflorum, Epidendrum stamfordianum var. pictum, Epidendrum stamfordianum var. wallacei, Psilanthemum basilare