Epidendrum sophronitoides Cischweinfia textured blooms and commanding presence

textured blooms and commanding presence

long-lasting scent

dramatically elongated and downward-curving lateral sepals

and fertilizer

Humidity: Demands high humidity levels of 60-80% with excellent air movement to replicate its natural cloud forest environment and prevent fungal issues

Epidendrum sophronitoides Cischweinfia textured blooms and commanding presenceA miniature creeping epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing large, showy flowers disproportionate to its compact, succulent leaved stems arranged in two rows. The blooms display broad, rounded sepals and petals alongside a three lobed lip with fringed lateral lobes and a bicolored yellow and purple throat. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the compact, succulent foliage.