Looking for info on a certain orchid

[ctorra]

hello from Tamarac Island ,in the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario Canada. a friend of mine living in Florida grows orchids and gave me a cutting of a species called " Epidendrum Helen Yamada' Kauai Beauty HCC/CCM/AOS.
I need to know more information about growing this. I have planted them in pots and keeping them watered but need help. Thank you, Charlie

[justatypn]

Charlie, I am still within the learning stages of Epi. have one but it's still in chillin' mode. Here is a tidbit of info for you....

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Hopefully one of our members that are a bit more versed than I will chime in.

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[ctorra]

Cheryl,thank you, I look forward to any help I can find

[cb977]

Hi Charlie
According to Orchidwiz:

50%-60% humidity. Mature plants MUST dry out between waterings. Grow in a pot with a porous, free-draining media. Fertilize weekly, weakly (one quarter to half the normal dose). Common media: fir bark, tree-fern fiber, expanded clay, lava rock, charcoal or a combination.

Epi. Helen Yamada is composed of species of which 88% take high light and 56% take direct sun light. Grow this hybrid in bright indirect light to full sun conditions.

Epi. Helen Yamada is composed of species of which 94% take intermediate temperatures, 94% take hot temperatures and 6% take cool temperatures. Grow this hybrid in intermediate to hot conditions, or 68°F to 85°F at night.

It's a beauty too!