Epidendrum x obrienianum (Butterfly orchid)

Other names: Reed orchid, O'Brien's star orchid, Crucifix orchid

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in pots of epiphytic orchid compost under glass. In summer, provide high humidity & bright filtered light. In growth, mist once or twice daily, water freely, and feed a half-strength fertiliser every 3rd watering. In winter, give full light & water sparingly. Has naturalized in some introduced, tropical areas.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flower stems as needed.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Divide when plants overflow their containers.

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