Lopsided Star Orchid
Epidendrum secundum
Also known as: Epidendrum lacerum
- Native to:
- French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © geraldompereira (iNaturalist #19558891)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Epidendrum
- Species:
- Epidendrum secundum
- USDA Symbol:
- EPSE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, magenta, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in montane regions
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; typically propagated via division or tissue culture rather than seed.