Epidendrum radicans - Orange Reed Ground Orchid, Sunrise
Epidendrum radicans · 6"/1 gal
$29.95
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Epidendrum radicans
Fire-star orchid · Orchidaceae
Common names: Ground-rooting epidendrum, Poormans orchid, Rainbow orchid, Reed-stem epidendrum.
Epidendrum radicans is a species of orchid.
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3 listings from 1 nursery
$29.95 – $39.95 · updated 17 days ago
About Fire-star orchid
Epidendrum radicans is a species of orchid. Common names include ground-rooting epidendrum, fire-star orchid, rainbow orchid, and reed-stem epidendrum. It is a common roadside weed at middle elevations in Central America. It is a crucifix orchid, often confused with many other members of the section Schistochila, including E. calanthe, E. cinnabarinum, E. denticulatum, E. erectum, E. fulgens, E. ibaguense, E. imatophyllum, E. incisum, E. schomburgkii, E. secundum, and E. xanthinum, among others. The diagnostic characteristic of E. radicans is its tendency to sprout roots all along the...
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Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Venezuela |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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Epidendrum radicans - Red Raspberry Reed Ground Orchid, Red Glow
Epidendrum radicans · 6"/1 gal
$39.95
Listed on their site
Epidendrum radicans Fuchsia - Pink Reed Ground Orchid, Violet Queen
Epidendrum radicans · 6"/1 gal
$39.95
Listed on their site
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