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Reed-stem Epidendrum
Epidendrum ibaguense
Tough garden-grade reed-stem orchid; nearly ever-blooming clusters.
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Full sun to bright light
Lightmedium
Balanced feeding
Foodmedium
Balanced orchid fertilizer at 1/4 strength
Temp
45-90°F
Humidity
40-70%
Origin
Tropical Americas
About Reed-stem Epidendrum
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Care guide
Potting medium
Bark or even bare-root for reed-stem types. Very forgiving.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years.
Bloom season
Often blooms continuously once mature.
Bloom longevity
Heads of small flowers, refreshing for months.
Growth habit
Reed-stem types are tall and clumping; cane types are sympodial.
Propagation
Top cuttings of reed stems with aerial roots root easily.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new buds.
Signs of trouble
- ●Lanky, no blooms → not enough light
- ●Black leaf tips → cold draft damage
Grower's tips
- ★One of the most beginner-friendly orchids — give it light and it will reward you.
- ★Great candidate for an outdoor pot in frost-free climates.
