Restrepia citrina Nidema Its ornamental papillose leaf and

Its ornamental papillose leaf and intricately structured flowers make it an excellent terrarium subject

vivid tubular flowers emerge from every leaf axil along the length of the stem — a hummingbird-pollinated display of extraordinary intensity

All three sepals are lanceolate with pronounced tails and vivid longitudinal stripes on a pale ground — the dorsal curves backward while the free lateral sepals spread downward with recurved tips

An attractive Ecuadorian species producing flowers with distinctive two-toned coloration and characteristic tubular form

Excellent air movement is critical to prevent disease in these conditions

Restrepia citrina Nidema Its ornamental papillose leaf andRestrepia citrina