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The diagnostic characteristic of E. radicans is its tendency to sprout roots all along the length of the stem; other crucifix orchids only produce roots near the base. [3] It is a frequent roadside weed at middle elevations in Central America. Its common name 'crucifix orchid' refers to the tiny cross-shaped labellum in the centre of the flower ...
Caladenia cruciformis, commonly known as the crucifix spider orchid, [2] or red cross spider orchid, [3] is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to a small area in Victoria. It is a rare ground orchid with a single, sparsely hairy leaf and a single dark red to crimson flower with blackish tips.
Epidendrum secundum, one of the crucifix orchids, is a poorly understood reed stemmed species, which Dressler (1989) describes as "the Epidendrum secundum complex." ." According to Dressler, there are dozens of varieties, some of which appear to deserve spe
Dendrobium Orchid. There are as many as 1,800 different species of dendrobium orchids. These orchids like to grow in small pots and often have tall, top-heavy blooms that require staking for support.
The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families in the world. Orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica, from the steamy jungles of Asia to the dry deserts of ...
Here are the best types of orchids you can grow indoors or out. Choose from easy to care for varieties or more exotic flowers, and learn how to care for them. With more than 25,000 species ...
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Epidendrum orchids hybridize readily with members of other related genera, such as Cattleya (× Epicattleya is the accepted nothogenus for such a hybrid) Brassavola (producing a × Brassoepidendrum). There are also multi-generic hybrids, for example, × Vaughnara is the nothogenus for hybrids containing ancestor species from each of the genera ...