The Crucifix Orchid (Epidendrum radicans) is a vibrant, hardy orchid known for its striking star-shaped flowers and long-lasting blooms. Native to Central and South America, this fast-growing orchid produces clusters of brightly coloured flowers, often in shades of orange, red, or purple, making it a spectacular addition to gardens, patios, and balconies.
This orchid thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates and is surprisingly low-maintenance for a flowering orchid. Its upright, reed-like stems and prolific blooms make it perfect for garden borders, hanging baskets, and potted displays.
Key Features:
- Bright, star-shaped flowers in orange, red, or purple
- Long-lasting blooms for extended colour display
- Fast-growing and hardy orchid suitable for outdoor and indoor gardens
- Evergreen, reed-like stems provide architectural interest
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
- Ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and patios
Care Instructions:
Light: Prefers bright indirect light to full sun. Partial shade can help in hotter climates.
Water: Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
Soil: Well-draining orchid mix, garden soil, or compost-enriched soil.
Temperature: Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates; protect from frost.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Can be propagated from cuttings or division.
Ideal For:
- 🌸 Garden borders and flower beds needing vibrant colour
- 🪴 Containers, pots, and hanging baskets
- 🌞 Tropical and subtropical gardens
- 🌿 Low-maintenance orchid collections for beginner and experienced gardeners
- 🎁 Gifts for plant and orchid enthusiasts
Other names: Rainbow orchid, Reed-stem epidendrum, Fire star orchid
Pot Sizes: Small – 4 x Tubes 40-80mm wide, Medium – 1 x 80-120mm pot, Large – 1 x 125-300mm pot
Plant Size: Mature stock with well developed roots according to pot size
Delivery: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure safe transport with fast, delivery to your door. Plants can be planted directly in the ground. Water immediately on planting to reduce transplant shock. Delivery is flat rate on all orders up to 5kg Australia wide. Express and Regular post options are available.
