Platystele jamboeensis

This mini-miniature epiphytic orchid currently endemic to Ecuador's wet montane forests is renowned for its slender erect growth habit and distinctive successive flowering pattern on loose, flexuous inflorescences that create delicate seasonal displays.

• Light: Requires bright, filtered light without direct sun exposure. Provide consistent lighting conditions with good air movement to support healthy growth and flowering.
• Temperature: Thrives in cool to intermediate conditions with temperatures of 12-20°C (54-68°F). Prefers stable cool conditions that mimic its montane forest habitat.
• Humidity: Demands high humidity levels of 70-85% with excellent air circulation to prevent fungal issues and replicate natural cloud forest conditions.
• Watering: Keep consistently moist during growing season but allow slight drying between waterings. Use well-draining orchid mix and maintain consistent moisture levels.

Additional Notes

Features slender ramicauls with tubular sheaths and narrow elliptical leaves, creating an elegant miniature form. Native to cloud forests at 1400 meters, it offers a compact growth and successive flowering, ideal for specialized orchid collections or terrariums.