Epidendrum pseudepidendrum new growth affliction

[Jmbaum]

Hi everyone,

Been getting beautiful flowers and sickly growth on my Epidendrum pseudepidendrum. I was hoping that as the temperature warmed up the plant would begin to flourish, but the new growth had dark spots and holes. I’m not sure if this is solely to do with rot or something I’m missing as a whole.

A little history, I purchased the plant from Andy’s last September, it was in a 4” net pot in sphagnum moss. A couple of the spindly pseudobulbs had leaves. Overall appearance was not what I’d call lush, but from what I understand, that’s par for the course with this species. I’ve Repotted into LECA after taking a look at the sparse unhappy roots a couple months ago. I’m growing it outdoors in Los Angeles 11mi inland, and bring the plant in if there’s extended temperatures below 60 F.

This plant seems to be a bit of an Achilles heel for me. I’m wondering if it’s just not going to be thrilled without a greenhouse and what is is going on with the new growth. I’m up for a challenge but will find it a home if it’s not going to be happy with me.