Epidendrum brevivenium

A reed-stem orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing dense, cascading pendant racemes crowded with numerous small flowers bearing narrow linear sepals and a deeply lacinate, heavily fringed lip with pronounced fringe-like projections. The arching canes and freely branching inflorescences create a spectacular waterfall effect when in full bloom.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage.
• Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a cool grower that requires the cold nights characteristic of high Andean cloud forests to thrive and bloom reliably.
• Humidity: 75–90%; high humidity is essential to support the vigorous growth and cascading inflorescences this species produces.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.

Additional Notes

A species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, best grown in a hanging basket or on a mount to allow the pendant inflorescences to cascade freely. Ships bare root, well-established.