Description
Epidendrum jajense (also called 'Jajas Orchid' and 'Jajas Fragrance', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, cane-like stem. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in humid forests and cloud forests. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum jajense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum jajense has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum jajense can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.