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Orchidaceae
Buttonhole Orchid
Epidendrum floribundum
Subtlety and elegance.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Epidendrum
- Native to
- Central America, South America, Caribbean
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- epiphytic orchid
- Height
- 0.5-2 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- Epiphytic mix of bark, moss, and perlite
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Buttonhole orchids were historically worn as boutonniere flowers in Victorian England, pinned to lapels for formal occasions.
- Epidendrum is one of the largest orchid genera with over 1,500 species found throughout the Americas.
- These orchids grow on tree branches without being parasitic, using the host tree only for physical support.
- The small flowers may not be showy individually, but they bloom in dense clusters that create an impressive display.
- Many Epidendrum orchids can photosynthesize through their green roots, supplementing the energy from their leaves.
Color meanings
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refinement
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delicate beauty
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sophistication