Pleurothallis hitchcockii Cucurbitaceae humid cultivation

humid cultivation

Best grown in open

a humidity tray

is a popular

and produces dense pectinate racemes in a zigzag arrangement directly over the leaf surface

Pleurothallis hitchcockii Cucurbitaceae humid cultivationA slender species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing flowers nestled between two narrow, lanceolate leaves from the axil. The erect dorsal sepal tapers to a recurved tip, while the elongated ventral synsepal displays prominent striped venation; small petals and a curved lip complete a compact, semi concealed floral structure of quiet, intricate detail. Light: Bright indirect light with 5065% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can