Is this an orchid?
 

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?

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

Yes, it is a reed epidendrum

Very nice radicans at that!

Looking lovely. Yes a nice epidendrum orchid.

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

Thanks everybody!

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

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.

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