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Epidendrum peperomia, Epidendrum porpax
Epidendrum porpax
Family Orchidaceae
It is a dwarf, epiphytic, warm to cold growing, reed stem herb which forms large mats of clustered leafy, 8 cm long stems carrying coriaceous-fleshy, distichous, oblong, obtuse or emarginated leaves. The roots of this species require aeration more than other species, so the addition of sphagnum to the substrate is not recommended. If instead the orchid is placed on a raft, it is important to put a thin layer of sphagnum under the roots to ensure a reserve of moisture.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- mini 4–8cm
- Light
- Indirect
- Humidity
- 60%–80%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
- Ecosystems
- Dry forest, Moist forest
- Elevation
- Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
- Flowering
- Year-round
About this plant
It is a dwarf, epiphytic, warm to cold growing, reed stem herb which forms large mats of clustered leafy, 8 cm long stems carrying coriaceous-fleshy, distichous, oblong, obtuse or emarginated leaves. The roots of this species require aeration more than other species, so the addition of sphagnum to the substrate is not recommended. If instead the orchid is placed on a raft, it is important to put a thin layer of sphagnum under the roots to ensure a reserve of moisture.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_cd9b3b9643e84545a59f