A reed-stem orchid native to the forests of Ecuador, producing branched corymbs of distinctive flowers with very long, narrow, heavily spotted sepals and petals and a small lip bearing a deeply fringed, crest-like margin of fine filamentsthe cristiform fringe that defines the species. The dense, uniform spotting across all floral segments and the airy, open inflorescence structure give it a bold, exotic presence.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can stress the foliage.
- Temperature: 5979F (1526C); an intermediate-warm grower that thrives with warm days and mild nights.
- Humidity: 7085%; consistent humidity supports healthy stem development and reliable flowering.
- Watering: Water regularly and allow the substrate to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the roots.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or in a small pot with a fine, well-draining bark mix. The intricate spotted pattern and fringed lip are best appreciated up close. Ships bare root, well-established.
