Botanical Name: Epidendrum ibaguense
Common Name: Epidendrum orchid
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling, angular plant with reedlike, leafy stems which root at the nodes
Height 2-4'
Spread 4' or more
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun for best flowering
Soil prefers a very well-draining course soil
Hardiness tender (zones 17, 21-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves blue-green, alternate, leathery 2-3" long, on sprawling, reedlike stems
Flowers raceme of orange-red flowers on long stems – clusters 3" across, lower petal fringed
Fruit small silique
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
container plant, or raised bed specimen; collectors plant grown for flower color, striking foliage
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing balanced fertilizer, monthly
Pruning control size – head back flower stems after blooming
Pests/Diseases mealybug
 
Origin: Central and South America
Family: Orchidaceae

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