An elegant cool-growing epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing broad, glossy lanceolate leaves and multiple flowers simultaneously on erect scapes. Each bloom features wide, rounded, cucullate sepals and petals with a trilobed lip bearing a golden-yellow midlobe with reddish markings and an ornamental throat.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure.
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Temperature: 45–65°F (7–18°C); a cool grower that requires consistently low temperatures and good air movement.
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Humidity: 70–90%; high humidity is essential for healthy growth and prolific blooming.
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Watering: Keep the mix evenly moist without allowing it to dry out completely; avoid stagnant water at the roots.
Additional Notes
Ships bare root and well-established — pot promptly upon arrival in fine bark mix and water generously to rehydrate the roots. Best suited for cool greenhouse conditions or high-altitude growing setups.