Pleurothallis paquishae Rhyncattleanthe An intriguing internal cross combining

An intriguing internal cross combining two highly distinct color variants of this classic South American species

Best suited for intermediate to cool growers with access to a greenhouse or windowsill with consistent airflow

featuring connate sepals forming a compact structure and small bilobed petals

It blooms successively on a basal inflorescence that can be up to 16 inches (40 cm) long

Best grown in a coarse bark or chunky mix in a well-draining clay or plastic pot

Pleurothallis paquishae Rhyncattleanthe An intriguing internal cross combiningA miniature species native to the cloud forests of southern Ecuador, named after the Paquisha region of Zamora Chinchipe province. A solitary flower emerges directly on a broad, fleshy leaf, with all sepals free, elongated, and sharply acuminate forming a perfectly symmetrical four pointed star with a tiny lip and column at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the broad, fleshy leaf.