Epidendrum parkinsonianum

Epidendrum parkinsonianum

Native to:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Epidendrum
Species:
Epidendrum parkinsonianum
USDA Symbol:
EPPA9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green, white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
moths
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Epiphytic species, often found on trees