Epidendrum parviflorum
Also known as: The Small Flowered Epidendrum or Epidendrum gramineum Epidendrum patulipetalum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Amazonas - Peru Ecuador
General Information
The Small Flowered Epidendrum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru and Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 35-40cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.8-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 35-40cm
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Treefern
- Spaghnum Moss
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 132mm to 345mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 73% to 86%, highest in October and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 12C to 25C, highest in March (14C to 25C) and lowest in January (12C to 22C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.
Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.
