How to Use epiphyte in a Sentence
epiphyte
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There are thousands of species of these epiphytes, which grow on other plants, trees, or rocks.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2025
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Some types of orchids and other epiphytes like staghorn ferns grow well in sphagnum moss.
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Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Like orchids, this plant is an epiphyte, which grows on trees in its native environment.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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As epiphytes, these plants commonly push roots up and out of the potting mix, says Hancock.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like hoya, the holiday cactus is an epiphyte that can be easily overwatered.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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These tropical epiphytes are resilient.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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All holiday cacti are epiphytes, meaning these plants naturally grow on trees or rocks instead of soil.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tiny butterflies, identifiable by species, flit among blooming epiphytes; red-breasted meadowlarks take to the air; an emerald-green quetzal perches on a branch.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Native to the mountainous rainforests of Brazil, Easter lily (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) is an epiphyte, which grows in the crooks of tree branches.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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