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.