Porroglossum muscosum yellow

The yellow form of a miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers on slender, upright inflorescences with a distinctive trigger-lip mechanism that snaps shut when touched — an adaptation for pollination by small insects. The three sepals are broad and spreading, tapering into elongated tails, with a small, hinged lip at the center that is highly sensitive to contact.

• Light: Low to medium indirect light with 70–80% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C); a cool grower requiring stable cool temperatures and constant air movement.
• Humidity: 80–90%; high humidity is essential at all times for healthy growth and flowering.
• Watering: Keep the medium evenly moist; never allow the roots to dry out between waterings.

Additional Notes

Best grown in fine sphagnum moss or a moisture-retentive bark mix in a small pot or mounted, with excellent air circulation to prevent rot at the crown. Shipped bare root and well established.