Pleurothallis calypso Maranta while small flowers emerge flush

while small flowers emerge flush against the leaf blade with triangular sepals and compact contrasting petals and lip

climbing habit can develop freely

A compact epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests

which scorches the thin leaves and stresses the plant

bearing substantial flowers that are among the largest in the genus Oncidium

Pleurothallis calypso Maranta while small flowers emerge flushA curious leaf blooming epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing small densely ciliate flowers nearly concealed beneath a large, shaggy tan bract. The hooded dorsal sepal, concave synsepalum, and small yellow petals are all but hidden making the enveloping bract the most distinctive feature of this species. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the broad leaves. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a