Fire Star Orchid
Epidendrum radicans
Family: Orchidaceae
Significant varieties: ‘Max Valley’
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Terrestrial
Cultural Use/Significance: Part of the reed stem epidendrums.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 50-80°F
Irrigation: During growing season (March-October), keep moist but not soggy. Otherwise, allow plants to partially dry between waterings.
Relative Humidity:
Fertilizer: Use a fertilizer around 20-10-20, while occasionally using monopotassium phosphate. Greatly reduce fertilizing during winter.
Substrate: Fine/medium grade orchid bark
Light: 60-70% shade, bright indirect light
References:
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/orchid-care-basics/reedstem-epidendrum-culture
https://www.aos.org/explore/epidendrum
Significant varieties: ‘Max Valley’
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Terrestrial
Cultural Use/Significance: Part of the reed stem epidendrums.
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 50-80°F
Irrigation: During growing season (March-October), keep moist but not soggy. Otherwise, allow plants to partially dry between waterings.
Relative Humidity:
Fertilizer: Use a fertilizer around 20-10-20, while occasionally using monopotassium phosphate. Greatly reduce fertilizing during winter.
Substrate: Fine/medium grade orchid bark
Light: 60-70% shade, bright indirect light
References:
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/orchid-care-basics/reedstem-epidendrum-culture
https://www.aos.org/explore/epidendrum