Pleurothallis kaynagata

A singular miniature native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing a solitary flower at the base of a small, ovate leaf. A tall, erect, lanceolate-acuminate dorsal sepal dominates the flower vertically, while an inflated, globose ventral synsepal forms a rounded chamber at the base; small, outward-curving lateral petals flank a remarkably vesicular, globe-shaped lip at the center — an architectural composition unlike any other in the genus.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the delicate foliage.
• 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 consistently high humidity — a humidifier or enclosed greenhouse environment is strongly 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 or on a mount with a fine, moisture-retentive mix (sphagnum or fine bark with perlite). Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.