Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina Protect from intense afternoon rays

Protect from intense afternoon rays

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

a beautifully defined lip

tolerates brief dips to 55°F (13°C) but thrives with warm days and mild nights

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

Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina Protect from intense afternoon raysA 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