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The Shell-Like Epidendrum in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Epidendrum cochlidium

 

The Shell-Like Epidendrum

Epidendrums have reed-like stems. The inflorescences are long and produce bunches of flowers in shades of orange, red, yellow, lavender, or fuchsia. Most epidendrum blooms have a three-lobed lip at the bottom of the flower that is fused along the centre, and often bloom several times a year. The blooms are sometimes marked with spots or streaks. Most epidendrums are epiphytic. They are native to tropical and sub-tropical areas - they would need to be grown indoors in areas that do not have these conditions. Epidendrum cochlidium - 'The Shell-Like Epidendrum' - has coral pink flowers

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plant Features
  • The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • The Shell-Like Epidendrum is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

The Shell-Like Epidendrum

Latin name

Epidendrum cochlidium

type

Perennial

family

Orchidaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    The Shell-Like Epidendrum is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    The Shell-Like Epidendrum likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
  •  
    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown The Shell-Like Epidendrum is 0.25meters x 0.65meters 0.25 M 0.65 M

Epidendrum cochlidium

Epidendrums have reed-like stems. The inflorescences are long and produce bunches of flowers in shades of orange, red, yellow, lavender, or fuchsia. Most epidendrum blooms have a three-lobed lip at the bottom of the flower that is fused along the centre, and often bloom several times a year. The blooms are sometimes marked with spots or streaks. Most epidendrums are epiphytic. They are native to tropical and sub-tropical areas - they would need to be grown indoors in areas that do not have these conditions. Epidendrum cochlidium - 'The Shell-Like Epidendrum' - has coral pink flowers


Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Epidendrum produces flowers that last about three months (sometimes even longer) at any time of the year. Once the flowers have faded, cut the flowering stalk back to just above the second node (joint) visible beneath the spent flowers. A new flowering side shoot may develop.

 

Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Epidendrums are epiphytic, and so will grow with very little growing medium. They can be planted in just bark, or can be grown in orchid medium. They prefer indirect bright light, and need a temperature of over 50 deg. F. They also require moisture, and should not be allowed to dry out. Nor should they be allowed to stand in water and become waterlogged

 

Propagating

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Epidendrums are propagated by tissue culture, which is not easy to do at home, - best left to the experts!

 
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