{"product_id":"epidendrum-sophronitis","title":"Epidendrum sophronitis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact lithophytic epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, forming low rosettes of large, fleshy, oval leaves with a distinctive bicolored texture. Short apical racemes emerge directly from between the leaves, bearing clusters of small, star-shaped flowers with narrow, acuminate sepals and petals and a small cream-yellow lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; the bold foliage remains ornamental even out of bloom, so avoid direct sun to preserve leaf texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–65°F (7–18°C); a cool grower that thrives with cool nights and good temperature fluctuations between day and night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–85%; consistent moisture around the roots is important given the compact, low-growing habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged dryness, which can stress the fleshy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 20px;\"\u003eBest grown in a shallow, well-draining bark mix or mounted on cork to mimic its natural lithophytic habitat. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to settle into their new growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecuagenera Orquideas del Ecuador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39323408072843,"sku":"PRS0476","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/7389\/4027\/files\/Epidendrum_sophronitis_flor.jpg?v=1751284490","url":"https:\/\/ecuagenera.com\/th\/products\/epidendrum-sophronitis","provider":"Ecuagenera Orquídeas del Ecuador ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}