Epidendrum tridens

A slender reed-stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing few-flowered racemes of spidery, star-shaped blooms on wiry stems. The flowers display extremely elongated, acuminate sepals and petals radiating outward, with a small, three-toothed lip at the center.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent stress on the slender foliage.
• Temperature: 50–72°F (10–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that appreciates cool nights and good air movement.
• Humidity: 70–85%; strong air circulation is essential to keep the fine 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 mounted on cork or tree fern, or in a very open, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to settle into their new growing environment.