Epidendrum ibaguense
Epidendrum ibaguense
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Epidendrum
- Species:
- Epidendrum ibaguense
- USDA Symbol:
- EPIB
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- native to open, rocky areas; avoid waterlogging
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature; typically propagated vegetatively or via sterile flask culture.