Purple Epidendrum
Taxonomy
Epidendrum porphyreum
Epidendrum
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Purple Epidendrum
How often to water your Purple Epidendrum
every 9
Purple Epidendrum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Purple Epidendrum in your home
a window
Purple Epidendrum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Purple Epidendrum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Purple Epidendrum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Roots or new leaves? This baby has been growing these for a few weeks and I was hoping for new leaves but I’m starting to think maybe they’re roots. Any ideas?
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My plant is struggling so bad What can I do? #FireStarOrchid
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How can I encourage blooming? #FireStarOrchid
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Is this plant dormant
Care Summary for Purple Epidendrum
Purple Epidendrum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.