Epidendrum freireanum
A reed-stem orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing lax racemes with well-spaced flowers featuring reflexed, twisted lanceolate sepals, vestigial petals, and a very large trilobed lip with broad lateral lobes, a bilobed central lobe, and a prominent yellow callus. The open, butterfly-like floral structure is architecturally striking and highly distinctive within the genus.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that benefits from mild days and cool nights with good air movement.
- Humidity: 70–85%; consistent humidity supports vigorous cane development and reliable flowering.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix. The large, open lip is best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Epidendrum freireanum
Epidendrum freireanum
A reed-stem orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing lax racemes with well-spaced flowers featuring reflexed, twisted lanceolate sepals, vestigial petals, and a very large trilobed lip with broad lateral lobes, a bilobed central lobe, and a prominent yellow callus. The open, butterfly-like floral structure is architecturally striking and highly distinctive within the genus.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that benefits from mild days and cool nights with good air movement.
- Humidity: 70–85%; consistent humidity supports vigorous cane development and reliable flowering.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix. The large, open lip is best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Description
A reed-stem orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing lax racemes with well-spaced flowers featuring reflexed, twisted lanceolate sepals, vestigial petals, and a very large trilobed lip with broad lateral lobes, a bilobed central lobe, and a prominent yellow callus. The open, butterfly-like floral structure is architecturally striking and highly distinctive within the genus.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the foliage.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that benefits from mild days and cool nights with good air movement.
- Humidity: 70–85%; consistent humidity supports vigorous cane development and reliable flowering.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix. The large, open lip is best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
