Orchid-Epidendrum Porpax

                                    

                                       ID#764

 

Epidendrums make up a diverse genus of over 800 species  in the new world tropics from North Carolina to Bolivia.

Creeping, equitant Epidendrum. Extremely quick grower. A nice miniature that likes it hot and moist. Clambering miniature quickly grows into beautiful specimens.

  1. (A)E. porpax :Magenta flowers 1/2” size

  2. (B)E. porpax f. ‘Green Mountain’:

      Green flowers 1/2” size

Both types bloom in winter.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: miniature PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: Grow intermediate, moderately bright light. WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: suited for tree fern mount or wooden basket.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: tiny bloom, about 1/2” total. (A)Magenta with rose/cream small petals and a green/yellow center. (B) blooms are green. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: fine roots, multiple stems. Miniature.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received mounted in 3”x 6” tree fern piece & hook. Plant has one flower. -Plant has been flowering freely since arrival. Nov. 25, 2012 - 3 blooms. Placed at Wooden trellis A. -January 2014: (1) fern tree board mount. Soak board in water once per week. Hanging close to humidifier in Metal Tower B. Leaves have a red tint with afternoon sun exposure, will find a spot with more shade. Plant is in bloom and looks healthy Second plant received unmounted 11/20/14 -Jan. 2015: (1) large tree fern board with (2 A) plants, front and back. Both now in bloom. -Jan. 2016: (1) tree fern board all (3 A) plants mounted blooming. -Feb. 2017: (1/3) TF board 6”x24”. Doing well, all 3 plants flower every december for about 2-3 months. -Oct. 2018: (1 B) added to Treefern board. Total of 4 plants in one board. -July 2021: original TF board hanger broke/ board deteriorated, too fragile. Removed all plants, remounted in TF totem about 3ft L x 2”Sq. Added 6 more purchased leads/cutting (3)A type, (3)B type. at lower middle section. Plan to add more as they become available from my own or purchase.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Additional Information: (3 A)www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

(1 B) Marlows Orchids, NY. On line. Added July 2021 from The Orchid Gallery, Pittsboro, NC

November 25, 2012

Oct. 25, 2012

July, 2021

Type A

Type B