Epidendrum paniculatum

Epidendrum paniculatum

Common Name: Paniculate Epidendrum Orchid
Native to: Tropical America. Epidendrum paniculatum is widespread and grows on trees or as a terrestrial plant in damp tropical forests of all types from sea level to 2100 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. Epidendrum paniculatum has tall, upright stems that have many thin leaves that have a purplish-green coloration.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum paniculatum are produced on a long, arching branched inflorescence that develops from the tip of mature stems. The flowers open over an extended period of time. Fragrant.
Bloom Season: Summer. It may bloom other times of the year but summer is the main blooming season.
Growing Temperature: Cool to Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum paniculatum was first discovered in 1798. As with any widespread species, it has numerous synonyms. Grow in pots with terrestrial orchid mix and provide even moisture and fertilizer. This species adapts to many growing temperatures and is fairly easy to grow.
Synonyms: Epidendrum atacazoicum, Epidendrum bifalce, Epidendrum brachythyrsus, Epidendrum caloglossum, Epidendrum densiflorum, Epidendrum englerianum, Epidendrum falsiloquum, Epidendrum floribundum, Epidendrum frons-bovis, Epidendrum hondurense, Epidendrum humidicolum, Epidendrum isthmi, Epidendrum laeve, Epidendrum longicrure, Epidendrum macroceras, Epidendrum ornatum, Epidendrum paniculatum var. longicrure, Epidendrum piliferum, Epidendrum reflexum, Epidendrum resectum, Epidendrum rubrocinctum, Epidendrum syringaeflorum, Epidendrum turialvae

Epidendrum difforme

Epidendrum difforme

Epidendrum difforme

Common Name: Different Epidendrum

Native to: Widespread throughout tropical America. Epidendrum difforme is highly variable and adapts to many habitats. It grows on tree branches in tropical forests up to 3000 meters in elevation.

Plant Size: Medium. Variable in size depending upon locality and growing conditions. Epidendrum difforme has upright, leafy, reed-like stems.

Flower Size: 1.25 inches (2.85 cm)

Flower Description: Flowers are small and pale green or white. The waxy flowers are almost transparent and have a pleasant fragrance. Many flowers bloom near the tip of a terminal inflorescence.

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer

Growing Temperature: Cool to Warm

Additional Information: Epidendrum difforme is a widespread and diverse species with many different variations. Some botanists have proposed dividing this species into several separate species. Watch for changes in taxonomy in the future. Grow this species mounted on cork or in a slatted basket or pot with excellent drainage and coarse growing medium. Water and fertilize regularly. It adapts to many different growing techniques and temperatures.

Synonyms: Amphiglottis difformis, Auliza difformis, Epidendrum apaganum, Epidendrum, Epidendrum difforme, Epidendrum radiatum, Epidendrum virens, Hormidium virens, Neolehmannia apagana