Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Epidendrum

Species:

Epidendrum mutelianum

USDA Symbol:

EPMU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical cloud forests