Epidendrum suinii Sophrolaeliocattleya flat petals and a compact

flat petals and a compact

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining

Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C)

The dense floral clusters are best appreciated up close

Epidendrum suinii Sophrolaeliocattleya flat petals and a compactA slender reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary or few flowered racemes of graceful, star shaped blooms on wiry, leafy stems. The flowers display long, acuminate, spreading sepals and petals alongside a three lobed lip with narrow lateral lobes and a small, open white throat. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the slender stems and foliage. Temperature: 5475F