Epidendrum tridens

Epidendrum tridens

Common Name: Three-toothed Epidendrum
Native to: Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Surinam, French Guiana, Guyana. Epidendrum tridens is widespread and common. This species grows between 1500 and 2500 meters in elevation on trees.
Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum tridens has reed-like stems with several leaves.
Flower Size: 2.75 to 3.5 inches (7-9 cm)
Flower Description: The white flowers of Epidendrum tridens are very similar to Epidendrum nocturnum and are fragrant at night.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum tridens mounted on cork bark or tree fern or grow in a well-drained pot with coarse growing media. Like many widespread species, this one is adaptable to many different growing conditions. Easy to grow.
Synonyms: Amphiglottis nocturna var. latifolia, Epidendrum carpophorum, Epidendrum nocturnum var. latifolium, Epidendrum nocturnum var. tridens, Epidendrum nocturnum var. tumuc-humaciense, Epidendrum tridens var. briegeri, Epidendrum tumuc-humaciense, Epidendrum tunguraguae

Epidendrum dentilobum - Toothed-lip Epidendrum

Epidendrum dentilobum

Common Name: Toothed-lip Epidendrum

Native to: Panama, Columbia, French Guiana, Guyana, and Northern Brazil. Epidendrum dentilobum grows on trees in hot, humid tropical rain forests near sea level.

Plant Size: Medium. The stems are upright and slender and have many thick, leathery leaves.

Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Flower Description: Flowers are produced on a short 2 inch (5 cm) terminal inflorescence. Each stem produces a few, waxy flowers.

Bloom Season: Late Winter to Summer

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum dentilobum mounted on cork bark or in a well-drained pot with coarse open media. Keep on the warm side and provide even water and fertilizer throughout the year.

Synonyms: None.

Encyclia pachyantha

Encyclia pachyantha

Common Name: Fleshy-flowered Encyclia

Native to: French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil

Plant Size: Large. Encyclia pachyantha is one of the largest members of the genus and has 4 inch (10 cm) tall pseudobulbs. Each growth has two 18 inch (50 cm) long leaves.

Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)

Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia pachyantha are olive-green with a wash of rusty-brown towards the tips. The lip is straw colored and has reddish veins. Flowers are borne on a stiff, upright stem that may be branched or unbranched and extends beyond the leaves.

Bloom Season: Summer

Growing Temperature: Intermediate

Additional Information: This species is one of the largest in the Encyclia genus and the plants grow even larger than Encyclia oncidioides. Grow on tree fern or cork slabs and water frequently during dry weather and when actively growing. The flowers are large and attractive and the plants will grow into impressive specimens over time.

Synonyms: Epidendrum pachyanthum, Encyclia alboxanthina, Epidensrum pachyanthum, Encyclia hartwegii

Encyclia ionosma

Encyclia ionosma

Common Name: Violet-Scented Encyclia

Native to: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana

Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia ionosma has small, round, shiny pseudobulbs which produce 2 or three leaves that grow to 10 inches (25 cm) long.

Flower Size: 1.25 inches (3.25 cm) or less.

Flower Description: Very Fragrant. The flowers of Encyclia ionosma are powerfully fragrant and smell like violet blossoms. The flower stalk is either simple or branched and grows just a little taller than the foliage (12 inches or 30 cm). The petals and sepals are greenish-brown and have a lighter margin. The lip is white.

Bloom Season: Spring to Summer

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: Encyclia ionosma is a great plant for orchid collectors who love fragrance. The plants will eventually grow to make impressive (if small) specimens. Grow mounted on cork bark or in a slatted basket. Provide typical Cattleya growing conditions.

Synonyms: Epidendrum ionosmum, Epidendrum euosmum, Encyclia gabellifera, Encyclia euosma, Epidendrum fabellatum, Epidendrum candollei, Encyclia flabellifera, Epidendrum ionosmum