The Reed Stem Orchid has clusters of beautiful orange and yellow flowers that add a tropical look to a garden. This plant is easy, requiring no maintenance.
How to care for Reed Stem Orchid
Light. Needs full sun to flower.
Water. In full sun in summer, water about twice a week, letting it dry out between waterings. Cut back to about once a week in winter.
Soil and feeding. Unlike most orchids, it grows in regular Potting Soil, not orchid mix. Divide crowded clumps by chopping them into sections and repotting.
Size. Grows to about 2 ft, spreading into a full clump; older clumps can reach 3 ft.
Good to know. The reddish-orange blooms appear on long stems in summer and last for months. It is not salt tolerant. It is not cold tolerant, so protect it from freezes.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County: Fact sheet: Reed-stemmed Orchid
