Epidendrum durangense

Epidendrum durangense

Common Name: Durango Epidendrum

Native to: Mexico. Epidendrum durangense is native to the Mexican states of Durango and Sinaloa in northern Mexico. It grows on oak trees in pine oak forests between 1100 and 1900 meters in elevation.

Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum durangense has cane-like stems that have several leaves near the top of the stem.

Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Flower Description: Flowers of Epidendrum durangense range from reddish to purple in color. The flowers develop on a drooping terminal stem. Only a few flowers are produced on each stem. All the flowers are open at one time.

Bloom Season: Summer to Fall

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: Grow Epidendrum durangense mounted on cork bark. Provide even moisture and fertilizer. Grow under warm or intermediate conditions. This species is closely related to Epidendrum anisatum and Epidendrum gladiatum but differs in fragrance and flower color.

Synonyms: None.

Epidendrum dixorum

Epidendrum dixorum

Native to: Mexico south to Guatemala. Epidendrum dixorum grows in mountainous forests around 2100 meters in elevation were it grows on trees.

Plant Size: Small. Epidendrum dixorum has short, reed-like stems that are fleshy and somewhat flexible. Several leaves grow on the upper third of the stem.

Flower Size: 1.5 inches (3 cm)

Flower Description: Flowers are greenish-white and somewhat translucent. A few blooms are produced on a short flower stem that forms at the tip of the growth. Fragrant at night but the fragrance is not pleasant.

Bloom Season: Anytime of the year.

Growing Temperature: Cool

Additional Information: Epidendrum dixorum is named after Mr. and Mrs. Dix who were the original collectors of the species in the late 20^th century. It is closely related to Epidendrum difforme. Grow mounted on cork or tree fern. This compact species needs cool, humid growing conditions.

Synonyms: Epidendrum difforme

Epidendrum diothonaeoides

Epidendrum diothonaeoides

Common Name: Diothona-like Epidendrum

Native to: Ecuador. Epidendrum diothonaeoides grows on trees in cool, moist forests from 1500 to 3100 meters in elevation.

Plant Size: Medium. Epidendrum diothonaeoides has leafy cane-like stems that form branches.

Flower Size: Over 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Flower Description: Epidendrum diothonaeoides produces few to several flowers on a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are fragrant but the odor is not very pleasant.

Bloom Season: Fall to Spring

Growing Temperature: Cool

Additional Information: This species cool-growing species grows well mounted on cork or tree fern. It may also be grown in a slatted basket or pot that drains well. Keep Epidendrum diothonaeoides evenly moist and provide nutrition frequently.

Synonyms: None.

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

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.

Epidendrum denticulatum - Toothed Epidendrum

Epidendrum denticulatum

Common Name: Toothed Epidendrum
Native to: Brazil and Uruguay. Epidendrum denticulatum grows as a terrestrial orchid in dry scrub plant communities.
Plant Size: Medium to Large. Epidendrum denticulatum has upright, leafy cane-like stems that have many thick, leathery leaves.
Flower Size: Small.
Flower Description: The flowers of Epidendrum denticulatum are quite variable in color and there are many color forms available. The small flowers are produced on a terminal inflorescence that has many flowers.
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Summer
Growing Temperature: Cool to Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum denticulatum is easy-to-grow and can develop into attractive specimens with time. Some gardeners in warm subtropical and tropical climates grow them as garden plants in the ground. Keep on the dry side and provide good drainage. Grow in sandy loam soil when placed in the garden.
Synonyms: None.

Epidendrum dalstromii

Epidendrum dalstromii

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Epidendrum cylindrostachys

Epidendrum cylindrostachys

Common Name: Cylindric-Inflorescence Epidendrum
Native to: Columbia
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Additional Information: Epidendrum cylindrostachys is native to Columbia and was first described to science in 1854.
Synonyms: None.

Epidendrum cristatum - Comb Epidendrum

Epidendrum cristatum

Epidendrum cristatum

Common Name: Comb Epidendrum
Native to: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Brazil and other parts of northern South America, Trinidad. Epidendrum cristatum grows on trees in tropical rain forests and piney woods below 2000 meters in elevation. Occasionally, Epidendrum cristatum grows as a terrestrial orchid on rocky slopes with good drainage. The species is widespread and adapts to many environments.
Plant Size: Large. Epidendrum cristatum produces tall, slender, leafy reed-like stems that grow to 36 inches (1 m) in height.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are produced on a 24 inch (60 cm) long, arching flower stem. Many large, fragrant flowers are produced and all the flowers open about the same time.
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Summer
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum cristatum is a vigorous grower and adapts easily to cultivation. Grow mounted on a substantial tree branch in warm gardens or grow in large, well-drained pots in a coarse, open growing media. This species need even, regular water and applications of liquid fertilizer throughout the year.
Synonyms: Epidendrum alexandri, Epidendrum bathyschistum, Epidendrum calliferum, Epidendrum hexadactylum, Epidendrum longovarium, Epidendrum millei, Epidendrum rantierium, Epidendrum tigrinum, Epidendrum validum

Epidendrum criniferum - Bract-carrying Epidendrum

Epidendrum criniferum

Epidendrum criniferum

Common Name: Bract-carrying Epidendrum
Native to: Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru. Epidendrum criniferum grows at low elevation.
Plant Size: Medium.
Flower Size: 0.75 inches (2 cm)
Flower Description: Epidendrum criniferum produces between three and seven flowers on terminal flower stem. Flowers are attractive and fragrant.
Bloom Season: Winter
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Epidendrum criniferum is one of the showier species in the genus and produces beautiful, fragrant flowers. Grow mounted on cork on grow in pots with a coarse, open planting medium. Provide heat, moisture, and water throughout the year.
Synonyms: None.

Epidendrum coxianum

Epidendrum coxianum

Common Name: Cox's Epidendrum
Native to: Ecuador. Epidendrum coxianum is found growing in wet mountain forests on east-facing slopes of the Andes mountains between 1200 and 2600 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Small. The plants have slender, upright reed-like stems that have a couple of leaves.
Flower Size: 1.25 inches (3 cm)
Flower Description: Epidendrum coxianum produces four to six flowers on an eight inch (20 cm) long unbranched flower stem.
Bloom Season: Winter
Growing Temperature: Warm to Cool
Additional Information: Epidendrum coxianum was named in honor of a British orchid enthusiast from the late 1800's.
Synonyms: Epidendrum dalstromii