Epidendrum whittenii
A reed-stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary or few-flowered inflorescences with large, elegant blooms. The flower displays long, narrow, spreading sepals and petals alongside a broad, three-lobed lip with a smooth, open throat.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
- Temperature: 54–75°F (12–24°C); an intermediate grower that appreciates moderate temperature fluctuations between day and night.
- Humidity: 70–85%; maintain good air circulation to reduce the risk of fungal issues.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid waterlogged conditions at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork or tree fern. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to settle into their new growing environment.
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Description
A reed-stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary or few-flowered inflorescences with large, elegant blooms. The flower displays long, narrow, spreading sepals and petals alongside a broad, three-lobed lip with a smooth, open throat.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
- Temperature: 54–75°F (12–24°C); an intermediate grower that appreciates moderate temperature fluctuations between day and night.
- Humidity: 70–85%; maintain good air circulation to reduce the risk of fungal issues.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid waterlogged conditions at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork or tree fern. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to settle into their new growing environment.
