Re: Epi. cinnabarinum

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 20:45:54 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
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>I'd love opinions on media.  The only
>other reed stem Epi. that I have is radicans, and that grows like a weed in
>a CHC mix.  I've gotten two opinions so far;  one grows in Aliflor and her
>husband likes ProMix.  BTW, her Aliflor potted plant is 8 (count 'em) feet
>tall.  Fabulous plant.
>
>What do y'all use?

As others have said, it will grow in anything, or nothing.  However,
here's the reed-stem Epidendrum mix used by Gene at Orchid Gene-e
Yamada Nursery:

    5 parts fine fir bark
    3 parts small fir bark
    1 part charcoal
    2 parts sponge rock
    1 part "Patio Perfect" planter mix (Home Depot)

He also recommends foliar feeding 10-30-20 at one tablespoon (!) per
gallon at all irrigations (3-day intervals).

Epidendrum Cinnabarinum thrives best in warm to hot conditions, but
mine have withstood temperatures in the mid 40s F for consecutive
nights without harm.