Epidendrum ivan-portillae

A miniature sympodial orchid endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, with small, densely arranged leaves on slender creeping stems and tiny flowers emerging from the stem nodes. Its compact size and terrarium-friendly habit make it an ideal choice for vivarium and miniature orchid collections.

• Light: Low to moderate indirect light with 60–70% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure, which can quickly damage the delicate miniature foliage.
• Temperature: 55–72°F (13–22°C); an intermediate grower that benefits from stable temperatures and gentle air movement.
• Humidity: 80–90%; very high humidity is essential for this miniature species, making it well suited to enclosed terrarium environments.
• Watering: Keep the substrate or mount evenly moist at all times; never allow the fine root system to dry out completely.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or fine wood, or in a small pot with a moisture-retentive fine bark mix. Thrives in terrarium setups with stable humidity and gentle airflow. Ships bare root, well-established.