Pleurothallis ensata

A robust miniature native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing successive flowers on an erect raceme that emerges from the base of each leaf, with inflated, heavily veined sepals of leathery texture, fringed petals with delicate marginal cilia, and a curved, mobile lip. The clustered floral display and vigorous growth habit make it a rewarding and distinctive species for any collection.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the broad, leathery foliage.
• Temperature: 50–70°F (10–21°C); a Cool to Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 46°F (8°C). Cool nights promote consistent blooming.
• Humidity: 75–90%; maintain consistently high humidity — a humidifier or enclosed greenhouse environment is recommended.
• 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 with a fine, moisture-retentive mix (sphagnum or fine bark with perlite). Plants are shipped bare root and well-established, grown at Ecuagenera's cloud forest nursery in Ecuador.