Pleurothallis calypso Maranta tapering sepals that droop elegantly

tapering sepals that droop elegantly

with free sepals and bright yellow columns

this species adapts well to intermediate growing conditions

while small flowers emerge flush against the leaf blade with triangular sepals and compact contrasting petals and lip

Pleurothallis calypso Maranta tapering sepals that droop elegantlyA curious leaf blooming epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing small densely ciliate flowers nearly concealed beneath a large, shaggy tan bract. The hooded dorsal sepal, concave synsepalum, and small yellow petals are all but hidden making the enveloping bract the most distinctive feature of this species. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the broad leaves. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a