Epidendrum difforme

Epidendrum difforme – the Umbelled Epidendrum

Epidendrum difforme is a variable epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean, from the Leeward and Windward Islands to Trinidad. Its fleshy green foliage and unusual clusters of translucent flowers make it an interesting addition to a species collection.

Features:

• 🌏 Origin: The Caribbean, including the Leeward and Windward Islands and Trinidad.
• 🌸 Flower size and duration: Small flowers, generally under 2.85 cm across, are produced in short clusters. It may flower at different times through the year, often in late spring and summer. A reliable flower-duration figure is not available.
• 🎨 Flower colour and fragrance: Flowers are usually translucent green to yellowish green, sometimes white, and are reported as fragrant with a medicinal scent.
• 🌿 Growth habit and mature size: A clumping epiphyte with upright or pendant, leafy stems. Plant size is variable; mature dimensions depend on the clone and growing conditions.
• 🪴 Plant size: See the available size option and current product photos for the plant offered.
• ☀️ Growing notes: Adaptable to cool through warm conditions. Provide bright filtered light, an open, free-draining orchid mix or mount, and good air movement. Keep evenly watered while actively growing, avoiding waterlogged roots.
• 📦 Postage: Live plants cannot be posted to Western Australia, the Northern Territory or Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.

Flower colour, fragrance and flowering performance may vary between plants and growing conditions. The plant supplied will be similar in size and quality to the photos.