Pleurothallis phyllocardioides Ansellia stately inflorescences

stately inflorescences

moderate to high humidity supports healthy cane development and prolific node flowering

One of the most impressive species in the genus

The blooms display erect dorsal petals

Pleurothallis phyllocardioides Ansellia stately inflorescencesA miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, with a single heart shaped leaf from whose adaxial surface the inflorescence emerges directly a striking epiphyllous trait. The tiny, deep purple black flowers appear in pairs, with two vivid yellow spots on the reduced petals providing a sharp contrast against the dark, glossy tepals. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F (1020C);