Is Spider-lipped Epidendrum safe for pets?

Yes, Spider-lipped Epidendrum (Epidendrum Arachnoglossum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spider-lipped Epidendrum easy to care for?

Spider-lipped Epidendrum has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires high watering and filtered_light or partial_shade light.

Can Spider-lipped Epidendrum grow indoors?

Spider-lipped Epidendrum is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Spider-lipped Epidendrum (Epidendrum Arachnoglossum) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and filtered_light or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Epidendrum arachnoglossum is an epiphytic orchid species native to the wet tropics of Colombia and Ecuador.

Last updated: February 2026

Spider-lipped Epidendrum

Epidendrum Arachnoglossum

Epidendrum arachnoglossum is an epiphytic orchid species native to the wet tropics of Colombia and Ecuador.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

High

Light

filtered_light, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

10-12

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:bark, sphagnum moss, other

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spider-lipped Epidendrum

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Dec

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Orchidaceae

Genus:Epidendrum