Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia multi-flowered rachis at the leaf

multi-flowered rachis at the leaf axil

This terrestrial orchid

thrives as an intermediate grower with a moderate nighttime temperature drop to encourage flowering

each displaying yellow-green sepals and a vivid bilobed lip — a floriferous and structurally unique species in the genus

Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia multi-flowered rachis at the leafA dramatic dark form of this leaf blooming Andean epiphyte, producing dense racemes of flowers directly from the surface of the broad leaf. The lanceolate dorsal sepal curves gracefully backward while the concave, ovate synsepalum forms a deep, lantern like cup all in a rich, near black deep purple that contrasts sharply with the bright yellow labelo at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress