Pleurothallis cypelligera Dioscorea endemic to the cloud forests

endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador

Humidity: Demands high humidity levels of 65-85% with excellent air movement to prevent stagnant conditions around the plant

A warm-growing hybrid from the Phalaenopsis-type Dendrobium group

A dramatic miniature species from the cloud forests of Central America

Pleurothallis cypelligera Dioscorea endemic to the cloud forestsA leaf blooming epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, growing on narrow grooved terete leaves with two flowers open simultaneously. The tricolor bloom combines a dark mottled green dorsal sepal, bold purple banded lateral sepals, and a bright orange yellow labelo with vivid red striping extraordinarily ornamental for its small size. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the narrow terete leaves.