Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia vanilla-scented flowers measuring up to

vanilla-scented flowers measuring up to 1 1/4" (3-4 cm)

This terrestrial orchid

multi-flowered rachis at the leaf axil

The very long

Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia vanilla-scented flowers measuring up toA dramatic dark form of this leaf blooming Andean epiphyte, producing dense racemes of flowers directly from the surface of the broad leaf. The lanceolate dorsal sepal curves gracefully backward while the concave, ovate synsepalum forms a deep, lantern like cup all in a rich, near black deep purple that contrasts sharply with the bright yellow labelo at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress