Epidendrum tridens Moraceae high humidity supports vigorous stem

high humidity supports vigorous stem development and prolific flowering

Water when growing medium approaches dryness

allowing the substrate or mount medium to dry slightly between waterings

which can stress the delicate creeping stems

This is an epiphytic aroid highly valued for its dramatic

Epidendrum tridens Moraceae high humidity supports vigorous stemA slender reed stem epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing few flowered racemes of spidery, star shaped blooms on wiry stems. The flowers display extremely elongated, acuminate sepals and petals radiating outward, with a small, three toothed lip at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun to prevent stress on the slender foliage. Temperature: 5072F (1022C); an intermediate cool grower