Epidendrum suavis

A reed-stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing dense, pendulous, cone-shaped racemes tightly packed with overlapping flowers on arching stems. The blooms feature broad, rounded sepals and petals with fine dark veining, and a small, striated lip at the center.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent stress on the foliage.
• Temperature: 45–65°F (7–18°C); a cool grower that thrives with cool nights and good temperature drops between day and night.
• Humidity: 70–85%; strong air movement is essential to keep the dense inflorescences and root system healthy.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid standing water at the roots.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to adapt quickly to their new growing environment.