Vitekorchis excavata

A species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing branched, arching spikes densely packed with small, cheerful flowers. The blooms feature rounded petals and a broad, bilobed lip with a distinctive excavated callus at the base — a hallmark of the genus.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the thin leaves.
• Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a cool grower that thrives with cool nights and good air circulation year-round.
• Humidity: 70–85%; consistent moisture in the air supports healthy pseudobulb development and abundant flowering.
• Watering: Water regularly and allow the mix to approach dryness between waterings; never let the roots sit in standing water.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted or in a well-draining bark-based mix in a slatted basket to replicate its epiphytic habitat. Shipped bare root, well established, and ready to adapt to your growing conditions.