Pleurothallis jostii Aciopea showy flowers with broad sepals

showy flowers with broad sepals and vibrant coloration that create a dramatic presentation

Each flower lasts only one day and requires hand-pollination to produce the renowned vanilla bean pods

The ovate sepals and petals bear bold

Successful cultivation of Maxillaria dillonii

A striking species from the Andean cloud forests

Pleurothallis jostii Aciopea showy flowers with broad sepalsA captivating epiphyllous miniature from the Andean cloud forests, bearing flowers directly from the surface of a cordate leaf. The large, ovate, hooded dorsal sepal arches over freely spreading lanceolate lateral sepals, while linear acute petals and a trilobed lip with dramatically fringed, laciniate lateral lobes add a layer of intricate texture to an already striking floral composition. Light: Bright indirect light with 5065% shade cloth; avoid