Fire Star Orchid

Epidendrum radicans

Fire Star Orchid

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Epidendrum
Species:
Epidendrum radicans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to open, disturbed areas like roadsides