Epidendrum hybrids Orchids - Reed Orchids
By Delonix1
- 1 Jul, 2010
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Many Reed Orchids blooming at the San Diego Zoo. Photo taken June 28, 2010.
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Meanie:
These are one of the easiest orchids to grow outside here. You just put them in the ground -- give them a little water every so often and they bloom well all year.
It's very common because of all the colors available: orange, purple, pink, red, peach, white, bright yellow, light yellow and the list goes on and on...
1 Jul, 2010
I think that it's a light issue more than anything here in the UK.
1 Jul, 2010
Meanie:
You're probably correct...as they need a lot of light and heat to bloom well.
1 Jul, 2010
We grow them at Kew and yes, they do need warmth (min winter temp 18c) and light. The hybrids are much easier to grow.
3 Jul, 2010
Rbtkew:
These orchids tolerate lower temps than 64F/ 18C. They will tolerate temps. down to 40 degrees F. / 5 degrees C. as long as the daytime temps are mostly above 68 degrees F./ 20 degrees C. most of the time during winter.
3 Jul, 2010
Lovely display there wish I could grow them
4 Feb, 2011
Sixpence:
Thanks! The San Diego Zoo has an incredible collection of orchids which grow on their very large Banyan trees.
5 Feb, 2011
That must be a wonderful sight.
5 Feb, 2011
Yes, I have so many pics posted of them, too. lol :>)
5 Feb, 2011
Lol yes you have Andy and they are lovely.
5 Feb, 2011
Thanks! :>)
6 Feb, 2011
:o)) Your welcome Andy
6 Feb, 2011
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Jeez - I struggle with these indoors!
1 Jul, 2010