Epidendrum gastropodium
A compact sympodial orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing dense corymbs of small, fleshy, hooded flowers with fused, globose sepals forming a closed bell-like structure and a vivid contrasting callus visible at the opening. The tightly packed, jewel-like inflorescence is one of the most distinctive in the genus.
- 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 cold nights characteristic of high Andean cloud forests to thrive and bloom reliably.
- Humidity: 75–85%; high humidity supports the fleshy growth habit and promotes consistent 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 fine, well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork. The jewel-like hooded flowers are best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Epidendrum gastropodium
Epidendrum gastropodium
A compact sympodial orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing dense corymbs of small, fleshy, hooded flowers with fused, globose sepals forming a closed bell-like structure and a vivid contrasting callus visible at the opening. The tightly packed, jewel-like inflorescence is one of the most distinctive in the genus.
- 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 cold nights characteristic of high Andean cloud forests to thrive and bloom reliably.
- Humidity: 75–85%; high humidity supports the fleshy growth habit and promotes consistent 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 fine, well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork. The jewel-like hooded flowers are best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Description
A compact sympodial orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing dense corymbs of small, fleshy, hooded flowers with fused, globose sepals forming a closed bell-like structure and a vivid contrasting callus visible at the opening. The tightly packed, jewel-like inflorescence is one of the most distinctive in the genus.
- 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 cold nights characteristic of high Andean cloud forests to thrive and bloom reliably.
- Humidity: 75–85%; high humidity supports the fleshy growth habit and promotes consistent 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 fine, well-draining bark-based mix or mounted on cork. The jewel-like hooded flowers are best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
