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Reed Orchid, Epidendrum

Epidendrum Ibaguense

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Overview

The Epidendrum ibaguense, commonly known as Reed Orchid, is an elegant, evergreen perennial with tall, slender pseudobulbs up to 3 feet high. It boasts vibrant, star-shaped, yellow or red flowers with a spread of up to 2 inches. This hardy orchid thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained, loamy soil. Reed Orchids bloom prolifically, providing dazzling color in USDA zones 10-11, and require moderate watering.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 10–11Type Perennial
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — slender pseudobulbs up to 3 feet high
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — Originating from Central and South AmericaReed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — These blooms showcase an array of colors from deep reds to purplesReed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the gardenReed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — this hardy orchid stands out with its tall; the flowers of the Reed OrchidReed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — scientifically referred to as Epidendrum ibaguenseReed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — often highlighted with a contrasting yellow or orange lip+38

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Orchidaceae

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Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — slender pseudobulbs up to 3 feet high
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — Originating from Central and South America
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — These blooms showcase an array of colors from deep reds to purples
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — multi-colored and orange flowers in the garden
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — this hardy orchid stands out with its tall; the flowers of the Reed Orchid
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — scientifically referred to as Epidendrum ibaguense
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — often highlighted with a contrasting yellow or orange lip
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — typically about 1 to 1.5 inches across
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — commonly known as Reed Orchid
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — It boasts vibrant, star-shaped, yellow or red flowers with a spread of up to 2 inches
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — This hardy orchid thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained, loamy soil
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — It boasts vibrant, star-shaped, yellow or red flowers with a spread of up to 2 inches; including the Reed
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — this hardy orchid stands out with its tall
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — slender pseudobulbs up to 3 feet high; cluster in inflorescences at the stem tips
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — Reed Orchids bloom prolifically, providing dazzling color in USDA zones 10-11, and require, image 35
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — Originating from Central and South America; tropical appeal to any landscape design
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — while its exotic charm appeals to the connoisseur
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — cluster in inflorescences at the stem tips
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — evergreen perennial with tall
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — perennial for full or half
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — commonly known as Reed Orchid; it boasts vibrant, star-shaped, yellow or red flowers with a spread of up to 2
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — cane-like pseudobulbs that can reach heights of up to 5 feet
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — Including the Reed Orchid in a landscape design promises to provide a long-lasting
Reed Orchid, Epidendrum (Epidendrum Ibaguense) — perennial with multi-colored and orange blooms
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