Pleurothallis talpinaria Christensonella good air circulation around the

good air circulation around the canes is essential to prevent rot

featuring elegant flowers with refined tubular structure

Watering: 2–3 times per week

The unusual flower structure resembles orchids in the Bulbophyllum genus

Provide filtered light conditions for optimal flowering

Pleurothallis talpinaria Christensonella good air circulation around theA 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