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(Epidendrum ibaguense)
Crucifix Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)
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Summary
Epidendrum ibaguense, commonly known as Crucifix Orchid, is an epiphytic orchid species native to the neotropical cloud forests and lower montane rainforests of Trinidad, French Guiana, Venezuela, Colombia, and northern Brazil. It exhibits a pseudo-monopodial growth habit, producing a vertical stem covered with distichous, leathery leaves. The plant is known for its congested, successively flowering raceme of showy flowers that come in a variety of colors including lavender, red, orange, or yellow, each with a distinctive trilobate lip. The flowering season can extend throughout the year in optimal conditions, with each flower lasting several weeks.
The Crucifix Orchid is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its adaptability to a range of indoor and outdoor growing conditions, making it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts. It is often used in hanging baskets, mounted on trees or in orchid collections. In cultivation, it requires bright light but should be protected from direct midday sun. It thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity, with good air circulation. Watering should be frequent but allowing the roots to dry slightly between waterings. It is not prone to many diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot. E. ibaguense can be easily propagated by division or by removing and potting up the keikis (baby plants) that form on old inflorescences.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Crucifix Orchid is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its adaptability to a range of indoor and outdoor growing conditions, making it a popular choice for orchid enthusiasts. It is often used in hanging baskets, mounted on trees or in orchid collections. In cultivation, it requires bright light but should be protected from direct midday sun. It thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity, with good air circulation. Watering should be frequent but allowing the roots to dry slightly between waterings. It is not prone to many diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot. E. ibaguense can be easily propagated by division or by removing and potting up the keikis (baby plants) that form on old inflorescences.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Orange, Red
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Neotropical cloud forests and lower montane rainforests
Other Names
Common Names: Crucifix Orchid, Reed Stem Epidendrum
Scientific Names: , Epidendrum ibaguense, Epidendrum bituberculatum, Epidendrum chrysostomum, Epidendrum decipiens, Epidendrum fimbria, Epidendrum laetum, Epidendrum miguelii, Epidendrum miquelii, Epidendrum planiceps
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