Pleurothallis talpinaria Christensonella Morning sun can be beneficial

Morning sun can be beneficial

or grown in a small basket with a very open mix

featuring elegant flowers with refined tubular structure

One of the largest-flowered species in the genus

good air circulation around the canes is essential to prevent rot

Pleurothallis talpinaria Christensonella Morning sun can be beneficialA small epiphyte from Andean cloud forests, producing flowers of extraordinary contrast. The pale yellow green tubular structure frames a deeply lobed, fimbriate lip of intense dark purple violet with a heavily verrucose texture one of the most elaborate and dramatic lips in the genus. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a Cool to Intermediate grower. Tolerates brief dips to 45F