Epidendrum rigidum
Also known as: Rigid Epidendrum or Spathiger rigidus Epidendrum pium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Belize Campeche - Mexico Chiapas - Mexico Ecuador Guatemala Jamaica Nicaragua Oaxaca - Mexico Panama Parana - Brazil Peru Puebla - Mexico Puerto Rico
General Information
Rigid Epidendrum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Brazil, Peru, and Puerto Rico.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 0.2-40cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery erect, elliptic, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 40cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Spaghnum Moss
- Perlite
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 345mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 77% to 83%, highest in February and lowest in October. Temperature ranges from 15C to 27C, highest in June (20C to 27C) and lowest in January (15C to 21C).
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.
Fertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
Potting
Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.
Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.
