Pleurothallis eccentrica

A miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador with a distinctive floral architecture: an erect, ovate dorsal sepal, a rounded ventral synsepal, and dramatically elongated lateral petals that extend outward into thread-like tails, giving the flower an eccentric, almost geometric silhouette. Flowers emerge successively from the leaf axil, extending the display over time.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the soft, strap-like leaves.
• Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a Cool to Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 46°F (8°C). Cool nights promote consistent blooming.
• Humidity: 75–90%; maintain high ambient humidity — a cool-mist humidifier or enclosed greenhouse environment is ideal.
• 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.