Epidendrum patens
Epidendrum patens
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Windward Is.
Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892) del., Swan sc.,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Alfred Cogniaux (en.wikipedia.org) (1841 - 1916),J. L. ( = John Lindley (en.wikipedia.org) ) del., J. Watts sc.,Alfred Cogniaux (en.wikipedia.org) (1841 - 1916),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Forsyth, William, 1772-1835,,Lindley, John, Ridgway, James
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Epidendrum
- Species:
- Epidendrum patens
- USDA Symbol:
- EPPA11
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
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, tropical environments