Epidendrum amethystinum Adelonema Watering: Keep consistently moist during

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

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

Reduce watering after pseudobulbs mature to encourage blooming

Humidity: 50–70%

Epidendrum amethystinum Adelonema Watering: Keep consistently moist duringA 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