Epidendrum amplum

Also known as: The Extensive Inflorescence Epidendrum or Epidendrum paniculatum var. longicrure in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Extensive Inflorescence Epidendrum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the massive inflorescence with the branches all held in a single plane.

Altitude

1100 - 2000 m

2500

Flower Size

1.5 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

0 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

36000 - 50000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

Spring
Winter

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.