Common name: Red Crucifix Orchid, Star orchid
Botanical name: Epidendrum radicans Family: Orchidaceae (orchid family)
Red Crucifix Orchid is a reed stem Epidendrum, which normally grows up to
three feet tall. This
species is very easy to cultivate. The plant branches freely, and throws out
lateral growths and aerial roots rapidly. Best grown on where support of the
rambling canes and numerous lateral growths can be provided. Tolerates wide
variety of temperature and environmental conditions. In temperate climates,
can be grown outside, where it rapidly forms a hedge mass. Red Crucifix Orchid
bears a densely
flowered head of red/orange flowers, with yellow throats, on a inflorescence
which arises from the top of the cane. The flowers open sequentially and are
very long lasting.
| Photographed in Imphal, Manipur. |
Identification credit: Navendu Pagé
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