Pleurothallis tragulosa Dracontium radiating perianth segments

radiating perianth segments

This sprawling orchid

medium-to-large spring flowers with exceptional substance and an elegantly formed

Its compact size (approx

A refined miniature species from the Andean cloud forests of South America

Pleurothallis tragulosa Dracontium radiating perianth segmentsA small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing pendant flowers of a wholly unique architecture. Two globose structures in vivid rose magenta densely papillose throughout, giving the entire bloom a rich, velvety texture are joined at the center by small spreading petals, creating a striking hourglass silhouette unlike anything else in the genus. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure.