Pleurothallis marthae xanthinum Polycycnis Stelis aperta

Stelis aperta

bilobed lip is a striking glossy purple-black — a bold contrast against the pale yellow-green petals and divergent lateral sepals

Light: Andreettaea perangusta appreciates bright

leathery feel

This rare color variant showcases the elegant beauty of the species with reduced pigmentation in the petals

Pleurothallis marthae xanthinum Polycycnis Stelis apertaA color form of the epiphyllous Pths. marthae, producing a compact glomerule of flowers clustered on the surface of a large, glossy, lanceolate leaf. The ovate, concave sepals are more openly spread than in the type, each with a small lip visible at the center the same distinctive head like inflorescence rendered in a uniformly pale, luminous tone. Light: Bright indirect light with 5065% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad,