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Epidendrum longicaule

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Sep 17, 2023.

  1. Sep 17, 2023 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Epidendrum longicaule. I've grown this miniature since 1999 and never really cared much about it. I grew it mounted, let it dry between waterings and it always looked a bit ratty. A couple years back, a keiki moved into a nearby hanging basket and established itself. I started getting nice bloomings on a robust looking plant. Now I'm really happy I didn't get rid of it.

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  2. Sep 18, 2023 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    No kidding! That’s nice.

    what do you figure is the primary cultural difference? More constant moisture?
     
  3. Sep 18, 2023 #3
    Marni

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    It started doing well when in established in a Stanhopea basket. So I would say never completely drying out.
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2023 at 12:30 PM #4
    The tomato

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    Nice! It kinda reminds me of amitostigma/poneorchis.
     
  5. Sep 19, 2023 at 4:43 PM #5
    Marni

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    Yes, me too. But also Epidendrum centrapetala. Someone else mentioned Ionopsis.