Pleurothallis praecipua

A small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the glaucous, fleshy leaf. The erect dorsal sepal and broad connate lateral sepals display a vivid palette of translucent yellow-green flushed with salmon and rose-pink at the margins — a remarkably colorful bloom for such a diminutive plant.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a Cool to Intermediate grower. Tolerates brief dips to 45°F (7°C) if kept dry.
• Humidity: 75–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air movement.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the mount or medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged root saturation.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern; a small net pot with fine bark also works well. A slight nighttime temperature drop encourages blooming. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.