intermediateuncommonEpidendrum
Night-Scented Epidendrum
Epidendrum nocturnum
Spidery pale blooms that perfume the night air.
Bloomswhitegreen
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Water weekly
Lightmedium
Bright filtered light
Foodmedium
Balanced biweekly feed
Temp
60-90°F
Humidity
60-80%
Origin
Florida, Caribbean
Special care:Flowers open and release fragrance at night.
About Night-Scented Epidendrum
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Care guide
Potting medium
Bark or even bare-root for reed-stem types. Very forgiving.
Repotting
Every 2–3 years.
Bloom season
Often blooms continuously once mature.
Bloom longevity
Heads of small flowers, refreshing for months.
Growth habit
Reed-stem types are tall and clumping; cane types are sympodial.
Propagation
Top cuttings of reed stems with aerial roots root easily.
Pests & prevention
Aphids on new buds.
Signs of trouble
- ●Lanky, no blooms → not enough light
- ●Black leaf tips → cold draft damage
Grower's tips
- ★One of the most beginner-friendly orchids — give it light and it will reward you.
- ★Great candidate for an outdoor pot in frost-free climates.
