Description
Epidendrum friderici-guilielmi (also called Friderici-Guilielmi Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, upright leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum friderici-guilielmi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum friderici-guilielmi has small, yellowish-green flowers with five sepals and five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum friderici-guilielmi is an epiphytic orchid that grows in warm climates. It requires bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in a sterile medium.