Epidendrum nutans
Epidendrum nutans
- Native to:
- Jamaica
Sydenham Edwards (en.wikipedia.org) (1768-1819) del.,Hoehne, F. C. (Frederico Carlos), 1882-; Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition (1913-1914),sunoochi (www.flickr.com) from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan,sunoochi (www.flickr.com) from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan,Edwards, Sydenham; Ridgway, James,Greene, Wesley Iowa State Horticultural Society,Forsyth, William, 1772-1835,Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927,Lundell, Cyrus Longworth,1907-1964,author Standley, Paul Carpenter,1884-1963,author,Hesd©œrffer, Max, 1863-1920, ed Massachusetts Horticultural Society, former owner,,Ridley, Henry Nicholas, 1855-1956
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Epidendrum
- Species:
- Epidendrum nutans
- USDA Symbol:
- EPNU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained organic matter
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, prefers humid conditions