Is this an orchid?

[mnguyen110]

Hi Everyone,

This plant was given to me and I noticed the roots look similar to orchids. Can someone advise on the species and general care?

[Ray]

Sure is. Looks like Epidendrum ibaguense (AKA radicans) or a hybrid of it.

[cbuchman]

Yes, it is a reed epidendrum

[Polarizeme]

Very nice radicans at that!

[RosieC]

Looking lovely. Yes a nice epidendrum orchid.

[tuvoc]

Nice one. Give it lots of light, don't let it get too dry, and it will grow like a weed, which it is considered to be in some tropical areas.

Kim

[mnguyen110]

Thanks everybody!

[JamesL]

Yes it's a Reed stem Epidendrum/Radican orchid very easy to grow. Soon you to will have then to give away as gifts...Happy growing JamesL

[edub9]

Agreed, I know of a house here in Naples, Florida Zone 10b where it is used as a hedge and is cut back to a box shape every 3 months or so. Grows like a weed here. The Lowes sells quart pots of it that are stacked full. I love mine. So easy to grow and in regular garden soil. But really you can grow it in just about anything. Hot Very bright and wet.

[Chatbud]

Epidendrum can be potted in soil??
They like it wet?