Epidendrum amphistomum

[Mahon]

Here's a rare Florida native, Epidendrum amphistomum, also known as the 'Dingy Flowered Star Orchid'... this one likes to grow on the trunks of trees in swamps, and occasionally vertically on a branch. The flower coloration varies with this species here in Florida, from this orange and brown, to all green. Paul Martin Brown has more recently described the purple-leaved form of this species. Luer and myself disagree with Brown's treatment, as the purple coloration of the leaves occurs when the plant is in full sun. It is the equivalent of a tan, and should not be regarded as any type of variation or form. Anyways, here's my nice Epidendrum amphistomum



-Pat

[orcdfrk]

Thats too cute. Thanks for sharing Pat.

[Shadow]

Thanks for sharing. I've never seen this specie before.

[Mahon]

Thanks! The flowers have fallen off now, but this species is notorious for generating a new spike off the old one (like Epi. ilense). It now has a fast developing "side-spike", which may bloom in about 2 or so weeks...

-Pat

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Mahon

Thanks! The flowers have fallen off now, but this species is notorious for generating a new spike off the old one (like Epi. ilense). It now has a fast developing "side-spike", which may bloom in about 2 or so weeks...

-Pat

This plant is trying hard to please you

[IdahoOrchid]

Can you post a close up of the flower then?

[justatypn]

Pat what is the duration of the bloom. That is way to cute, is it a mini or is it just in the bloom...wtg...

[Mahon]

Duration of the bloom is not long at all, perhaps up to two weeks. These are not minis though some can get as large as 2.5ft. or so.

-Pat

[Tindomul]

Very cool!!! Glad that you share so many Florida natives with us. Keep it up!

[thakshila smith]

thanks for the explanation Pat.