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Epidendrum Orchids

Available in a Range of Vibrant Colours

Our Epidendrum orchids are Australian-grown and well suited to local climate conditions, making them a reliable and rewarding choice for home gardeners.

Known for their toughness and long-lasting blooms, these orchids are ideal for adding colour to gardens, pots, and outdoor spaces throughout much of the year.

About Epidendrum Orchids

The Epidendrum genus includes over 1,000 species, with a wide range of growth habits and flower forms. While diverse, many share similar care requirements, making them easier to grow than most orchids.

Many Epidendrums are epiphytic, meaning they naturally grow on trees or rocks with exposed roots that gather moisture and nutrients from the surrounding environment.

Others grow successfully in soil, provided it is free draining, well aerated, and low in nutrients. A coarse mix is ideal to prevent root rot.

Growth & Flowering

Epidendrum orchids typically feature tough, leathery foliage and an upright growth habit, producing clusters of bright flowers.

Common colours include red, orange, yellow, and white. Many varieties flower multiple times a year, with blooms lasting for extended periods.

Why Grow Epidendrums?

Low maintenance, warm-climate tolerant, and adaptable to Australian conditions, Epidendrums are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting colour with minimal fuss.

How to Care for Your Crucifix Orchid Plant

The Crucifix Orchid species got its name because most of them have clusters of three-lobed flowers that resemble the religious symbol. These plants thrive in indoor pots in warm, sunny conditions but also grow well outside. When you order Orchids from us, you will receive bare-rooted, mature plants that will flower in a few months. They should be planted in a pot or flower bed as soon as possible, with the roots well buried in the soil, or placed on a tree.

• Place orchids in areas that receive full sun and partial shade while sheltered from the wind.
• Add a good quality liquid fertiliser to the soil, also available for purchase from our online store. Add the fertiliser to the soil when planting and then every two to three weeks but soak the soil with water first to prevent root burn. If you are planting more than one plant in the same area, space them 30 centimetres apart.
• Once Crucifix Orchids have settled into their environment, it is advisable not to move them as they are highly sensitive to change.

Other Items We Sell to Nurture Your Epidendrum Radicans

Should you see your Orchids struggling to grow, it would be good to test the soil conditions. Our four in one soil tester is fantastic. It measures the levels of sunlight exposure, temperature, soil moisture, and soil pH – the fundamental conditions for growing orchids. We have seed to bloom fertiliser, gardening shears, and We The Wild’s Grow protect, grow, and support range made from 100% certified organic plant food.

Contact us to find out more about our beautiful range of orchids and for any assistance with growing them.