Reed Orchid-Red (Epidendrum radicans)

Reed Orchid (Epidendrum radicans)

Enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the Reed orchid, a vibrant treasure originating from the sunny landscapes of Mexico and Central America.

This incredibly hardy plant features tall, cane-like stems crowned with spectacular flower clusters that are perfectly adapted to the warm South African climate. The Reed Orchid is a versatile showstopper that does not dissapoint!

Cultivation&Care:

• Growth style/Plant Type: Evergreen, reed-stemmed terrestrial (ground-growing) orchid that forms large, clumping masses with aerial roots.

• Light: High, bright light is essential. 
• Water: Keep consistently moist but not soggy during the warm months.Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months, allowing the medium to approach dryness.

• Soil: Requires an exceptionally loose, aerated, and fast-draining medium. 

• Humidity/Temperature: Prefers moderate to high humidity (50–75%) and loves warm South African temperatures between 15°C and 32°C. It is highly tolerant of heat but must be protected from winter frost and extreme cold below 5°C

• Plant Size: This listing is for a single, well established live plant specimen of approximately 30-40cm length.

Unless specified, The plants pictured represent our actual stock and are intended for illustrative purposes.

Due to the unique nature of each live plant, individual plants supplied may vary slightly in size, shape, and color distribution.

To minimise the risk of damage to the plant during shipping, all plants are meticulously packaged in protective packaging, wrapped in moisture retaining medium where appropriate and shipped bare rooted (without pots and soil) unless otherwise stated.