Ceratostema ivanportillae Alloplectus tolerates more sun than most

tolerates more sun than most Epidendrum species

densely branched panicles crowded with hundreds of small flowers bearing narrow lanceolate sepals and a trilobed lip with a bilobed central lobe and undulate

with a slight decrease during winter

Humidity: High humidity levels of 60-80% are essential for maintaining the velvety leaf surface and supporting the plant's vigorous growth pattern

producing pendant flowers with a deeply cupped

Ceratostema ivanportillae Alloplectus tolerates more sun than mostIntroducing Ceratostema ivanportillae, another newly recognized species from the Ericaceae family, named in honor of Ivn Portilla of Ecuagenera. This exquisite discovery adds to the growing number of captivating plants from Ecuador's rich biodiversity. Cultivation Notes: Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Filtered sunlight, such as that received under a canopy, is ideal. Temperature: These plants thrive in cool to intermediate temperatures. Aim