{"product_id":"epidendrum-porpax","title":"Epidendrum porpax","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature epiphytic orchid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, mat-forming plant with very short stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, thick, round to oval leaves that overlap like shingles; they often have a slightly succulent texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, star-shaped flowers, usually pale green to yellowish with a contrasting white lip; they appear singly or in small numbers close to the plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to none\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America and parts of northern South America, growing on tree trunks and branches in humid forests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eThis species is especially popular for mounts because of its compact size and attractive foliage, even when not in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eBright, \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eindirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eSimilar to Phalaenopsis light levels, but it can tolerate slightly brighter conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eAvoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the small leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eIntermediate to warm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e18–28°C (65–82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure below 12°C (54°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is important: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eGood air circulation is essential to prevent rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eWater \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003efrequently\u003c\/strong\u003e, but allow the plant to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eMounted plants may need daily watering in warm weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003ePotted plants should never sit in soggy media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eGrowing Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eBest grown \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003emounted\u003c\/strong\u003e on cork, wood, or tree fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eIf potted, use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003every open mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (fine bark, sphagnum, or a bark–moss blend)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eRoots like air and quick drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003edilute orchid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e (¼ strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eApply every 2–3 weeks during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eFlush with plain water occasionally to prevent salt buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eRest Period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eNo strong dormancy, but growth may slow in cooler or darker months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eReduce watering slightly during this time, without letting it fully dry out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wilderly","offers":[{"title":"Default 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