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Epidendrum hybrids Orchids - Reed Orchids


Epidendrum hybrids Orchids - Reed Orchids (Epidendrum hybrids Orchids - Reed Orchids)

Many Reed Orchids blooming at the San Diego Zoo. Photo taken June 28, 2010.



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Jeez - I struggle with these indoors!

1 Jul, 2010

 

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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