Glass Box Tropicals Restrepia cuprea

While it is an epiphytic species that thrives when mounted on wood or rock, it can be grown in a pot if you use a very airy, free-draining orchid medium. However, mounting it within a terrarium setup will best mimic its natural growth habit and make moisture management easier.

This means the plant has been propagated from a mature mother plant that has already flowered. It is physically mature enough to bloom in your care, provided it receives the appropriate light and humidity levels.

This orchid requires consistent moisture and should never be allowed to dry out completely. Depending on your terrarium's humidity, you should mist or water it frequently enough to keep the roots and substrate damp but not waterlogged.

With an intermediate care rating, this plant is best suited for those who have some experience with moisture-loving terrarium plants. Success depends on maintaining stable humidity and consistent moisture, which can be tricky for absolute beginners.

Restrepia cuprea prefers a range between warm and cool temperatures. It generally does best in typical indoor home environments, but it will appreciate a slight drop in temperature at night if possible.