Epidendrum ciliare
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Epidendrum |
| Species | ciliare |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Mexico to Panama, Venezuela to Bolivia, Guyana and Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate through adventitious plantlets. |
| Cultivation | Should be potted tightly in an open bark-based mix, placed in excellent light, with a cool dry winter rest. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 28 x 8 cm, oblong and glossy. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are large and fragrant, white to green or pale yellow in colour with a white lip. |
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