Epidendrum strobiliferum

Also known as: Pine Cone Epidendrum or Spathiger strobiliferus Spathiger strobilifer Epidendrum rodriguesii Epidendrum verecundum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Cuba Departamento de Copan - Honduras Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic French Guiana Haiti Mexico Panama Parana - Brazil Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

Pine Cone Epidendrum is a miniature cool to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,