A curious miniature epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing slender spikes with small, architecturally distinctive flowers. The spreading lanceolate sepals frame a compact center where the reduced petals curve upward and inward around the prominent column, while the small lip features a rounded frontal lobe and a dark-spotted basal callus flanked by visible column wings.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the delicate miniature growth.
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Temperature: 57–75°F (14–24°C); an intermediate grower that appreciates stable temperatures with a slight nighttime drop.
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Humidity: 65–80%; high ambient moisture supports the fine root system and encourages consistent flowering.
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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 grown mounted on cork or in a very fine bark mix to suit its compact root system. Plants are shipped bare root, well established, and ready to adapt quickly to their new growing environment.