Pleurothallis epiglottis

A miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing successive flowers on racemes that emerge from the base of each leaf. The blooms are open and symmetrical, with broadly rounded, well-spread sepals and a distinctly trilobed lip featuring a prominent, fleshy central lobe — an unusually refined floral structure for the genus.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the soft foliage.
• Temperature: 50–70°F (10–21°C); a Cool to Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 46°F (8°C). Cool nights encourage 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.