Epidendrum sophronitoides

A miniature creeping epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing large, showy flowers disproportionate to its compact, succulent-leaved stems arranged in two rows. The blooms display broad, rounded sepals and petals alongside a three-lobed lip with fringed lateral lobes and a bicolored yellow-and-purple throat.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the compact, succulent foliage.
• Temperature: 50–72°F (10–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that benefits from cool nights and good air movement.
• Humidity: 70–85%; consistent moisture around the roots is important given the creeping, mat-forming habit.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged dryness, which can cause the succulent leaves to shrivel.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern to accommodate its creeping habit, or in a shallow, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well established, ready to adapt quickly to their new growing environment.