Epidendrum amethystinum Adelonema Best grown mounted on cork

Best grown mounted on cork or in a well-draining bark-based mix

tubular lip tapers to a prominent white tip — a striking structural contrast that makes this species immediately recognizable

Humidity: 50–70%

Watering: Keep consistently moist during growing season but allow surface to dry slightly between waterings

fan-shaped lip at the center that gives each flower a distinctive

Epidendrum amethystinum Adelonema Best grown mounted on corkA compact sympodial orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing pendant racemes of numerous small, tubular flowers with narrow, spreading sepals and petals. The ovoid pseudobulbs carry bicolored leaves with contrasting upper and lower surfaces, giving the plant ornamental appeal even out of bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure, which can stress the foliage. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a cool