What could this be? - Orchid Board

jasonadair · #1 07-14-2010, 12:03 AM

found in the yard, saved it from being trashed...

Becca · #2 07-14-2010, 12:35 AM

Looks like a reed-stem Epidendrum!

WhiteRabbit · #3 07-14-2010, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Becca

Looks like a reed-stem Epidendrum!

nice find!

jasonadair · #4 07-14-2010, 09:47 AM

any idea on what the best media would be to grow this little guy? i hear they grow in the ground, but i found this one on a downed pine tree next to a Staghorn..

Becca · #5 07-14-2010, 09:57 AM

I too was on a quest for culture and potting medium info. Another member posted a link to a great article, here is the link, hope it will help some! Reed-stem Epidendrum

RobS · #6 07-14-2010, 10:52 AM

Could be an Epidendrum radicans (or a hybrid).

For medium, almost anything will do although avoid things that stay wet to long as for any orchid. A standard orchid medium as used for Phaleanopsis should be fine.

jasonadair · #7 07-14-2010, 01:03 PM

thanks RobS, I was almost tempted to pot it in soil, but that would stay WAY too wet here in S. Fl.

trdyl · #8 07-14-2010, 01:56 PM

I've seen them grown in a bark mix used for Cattleyas.

Izzie · #9 07-14-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Becca

I too was on a quest for culture and potting medium info. Another member posted a link to a great article, here is the link, hope it will help some! Reed-stem Epidendrum

That was probably me- that page is the best reference I've found online for Reed-stems.

Izzie · #10 07-14-2010, 02:06 PM

Wish I could find orchids in my yard.
I think you'll be really pleased with that guy- tough as nails, Reed-stems are. Particularly radicans and ibaguense. Once acclimated, they thrive in full sun and heat that would cook other orchids, as well as near-freezing temperatures. And they're not picky at all about soil quality, so repotting is rarely a problem.