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Epidendrum centropetalum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ray, Feb 26, 2015.

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  1. Feb 26, 2015 #1
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Formerly Oerstedella centropetala 3" net pot
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  2. Feb 26, 2015 #2
    Marni

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    I think everyone should grow this species.
     
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    Alexey

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    Have already been there... and killed it. Great species, worth to try it again!
     
  4. Feb 27, 2015 #4
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    It looks pretty, Ray. Does it stay relatively short?
     
  5. Feb 27, 2015 #5
    Ray

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    They're new to me, Naoki. Of the roughly 20 I have, the tallest is about 8" above the pot. Marni, what's your experience?

    One thing I find interesting is that the individual "stems" are thin - about a mm or so - yet the roots are fat, like that of a phalaenopsis.
     
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    carl

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    Isochilus tend to be like that, too.
     
  7. Feb 27, 2015 #7
    Alexey

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    I would say individual cane can grow up to 12", but the plant itself can go wild. Think about Epidendrum polybulbon growing habit, but "on steroids". The biggest plant which I took photo of for local AOS judging was awarded specimen plant grown by Paramount Orchids. It was a covered by flowers mass of canes and roots approximately 2 x 2 x 1 feet.
     
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    Marni

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    I just checked some of mine and the longest single growth I found was about 2 ft tall. It has some keikis growing on it, but it is one growth. Most are shorter, some much shorter, as short as 2 or 3 inches before the keiki produces keikis. They do best when the roots dry very quickly.
     
  9. Feb 27, 2015 #9
    naoki

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    Thank you for the size info, everyone! So it does become fairly large, but it's nice that it can start blooming in relatively small size.
     
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    Marni

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    Naoki, the normal growth pattern is shorter growths and lots of keikis which will then get keikis. You can keep taking the keikis off and potting them in the same pot for a great specimen that isn't very tall.
     
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