A graceful species from the cloud forests of South America, producing long, arching, branched spikes densely set with numerous small flowers of an airy, spidery habit. The narrow, elongated, and strongly reflexed sepals and petals bear small dark spots at their base, while the compact, bilobed lip displays a prominent cream-white callus and distinctly winged column.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the lance-shaped foliage.
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Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C); an intermediate to cool grower that benefits from a nighttime temperature drop to encourage blooming.
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Humidity: 65–85%; good air circulation is essential to prevent fungal issues at higher humidity levels.
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Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; never allow roots to sit in standing water.
Additional Notes
Best cultivated in a fine bark or sphagnum moss mix in a well-draining container or mounted on cork. Plants are shipped bare root and well established.