An elegant species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing arching, pendant racemes of numerous small flowers from the base of a narrow, lanceolate leaf. The semi-globose, nodding blooms display ovate sepals with prominent striped venation and a concave ventral synsepal forming a small chamber around a curved, dark lip — a graceful, cascading inflorescence of refined decorative effect.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the narrow foliage.
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Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a Cool to Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 46°F (8°C). Cool nights encourage consistent blooming.
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Humidity: 75–90%; maintain consistently high humidity — a humidifier or enclosed greenhouse environment is recommended.
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Watering: Keep the medium evenly moist; never allow to dry out completely, but ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a small pot or on a mount with a fine, moisture-retentive mix (sphagnum or fine bark with perlite). Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.