Epidendrum nanegalense Lycaste from Andean cloud forests

from Andean cloud forests

Best grown in a fine bark and perlite mix in a plastic pot

high humidity keeps the foliage and trichomes healthy

Best grown in a fine bark or sphagnum moss mix in a small plastic or net pot with excellent drainage

Epidendrum nanegalense Lycaste from Andean cloud forestsA floriferous reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing arching, branched panicles densely lined with numerous small flowers. Each bloom displays narrow, acuminate sepals, shorter petals, and a prominently fringed three lobed lip with curved lateral lobes, creating a striking contrast between the dark buds and open flowers along the stem. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to