Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina and heavily bullate with a

and heavily bullate with a pronounced rugose texture — a striking vegetative display

Best grown mounted on tree fern fiber or in small pots with fine-grade sphagnum moss

the pendant habit makes mounting on cork or tree fern ideal to prevent root rot

Humidity: Cattleya violacea thrives in moderate to high humidity

Best grown in a small pot or basket with a well-draining bark-based mix

Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina and heavily bullate with aA small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the broad, rounded leaf. The erect yellow green lanceolate dorsal sepal and recurved connate lateral sepals frame a large, concave, deep burgundy purple lip with a bright yellow anther cap the dominant and most striking feature of the bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F