Epidendrum hirtzipaniculatum
A cool-growing reed-stem orchid from the cloud forests of South America, producing long, freely branched panicles with numerous small, well-spaced flowers bearing reflexed linear lanceolate sepals, narrow petals, and a trilobed lip with a bilobed central lobe and a contrasting, streaked callus. The airy, multi-branched inflorescence is characteristic of this paniculate species.
- 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 vigorous cane development and the freely branching inflorescences.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a generously sized pot with a well-draining bark-based mix and excellent air circulation to support the tall canes and branching panicles. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Epidendrum hirtzipaniculatum
Epidendrum hirtzipaniculatum
A cool-growing reed-stem orchid from the cloud forests of South America, producing long, freely branched panicles with numerous small, well-spaced flowers bearing reflexed linear lanceolate sepals, narrow petals, and a trilobed lip with a bilobed central lobe and a contrasting, streaked callus. The airy, multi-branched inflorescence is characteristic of this paniculate species.
- 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 vigorous cane development and the freely branching inflorescences.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a generously sized pot with a well-draining bark-based mix and excellent air circulation to support the tall canes and branching panicles. Ships bare root, well-established.
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Description
A cool-growing reed-stem orchid from the cloud forests of South America, producing long, freely branched panicles with numerous small, well-spaced flowers bearing reflexed linear lanceolate sepals, narrow petals, and a trilobed lip with a bilobed central lobe and a contrasting, streaked callus. The airy, multi-branched inflorescence is characteristic of this paniculate species.
- 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 vigorous cane development and the freely branching inflorescences.
- Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a generously sized pot with a well-draining bark-based mix and excellent air circulation to support the tall canes and branching panicles. Ships bare root, well-established.
