Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Epidendrum

Species:

Epidendrum tridens

USDA Symbol:

EPTR6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

30 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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in humid forest understories

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; not typically propagated from seed without specialized techniques.