The Epidendrum

Epidendrum comes from the Greek epi (above) and dendron (tree) and returns to the lifestyle of many epiphytic orchids. But also Epidendrum lithophyte and rarely land. This orchid is native to Central and South America. It is available with and without pseudobulb. When it does not, its stem is often rather soft over a meter, for against the leaves are not more than 10cm, and finally its flowers open one after the other. When a pseudobulb has the flower heads are stronger and only 60cm and flowers bloom, too, successively. In either case, be sure to attach stems and stalks of a guardian. As one of the easiest to grow, it is highly recommended to novices. Indeed, it is to most weather conditions and compost (conifer, coconut fibers, ferns, polystyrene). So do not overheat your home in winter, follow the seasons and give it light (40,000 lux max) with no direct sunlight in summer and will be fulfilled. If you have a room more humid, make it a place for it, 60% humidity they will bloom even more. Otherwise, here's a trick you can use for all your orchid humidity demand: in a bowl of water place the balls of clay, on a basin scale are strong enough to put the plant. Thus, your orchid will have its own moisture in its immediate environment only. To avoid any form of decay as a percentage of moisture, ventilate frequently during the day but no air flow, it will not appreciate. For fertilizer, not to give him once every two weeks, are purchasing a product comprising (15-10-15), well diluted. As for repotting once every two years is enough and still in a pot that will host more roots than it already has. The orchid not demanding par excellence: your pots!