Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia each displaying yellow-green sepals and

each displaying yellow-green sepals and a vivid bilobed lip — a floriferous and structurally unique species in the genus

upright sympodial growth habit

vanilla-scented flowers measuring up to 1 1/4" (3-4 cm)

high ambient moisture is essential for optimal leaf development

Pleurothallis alvaroi red Laelia each displaying yellow-green sepals andA dramatic dark form of this leaf blooming Andean epiphyte, producing dense racemes of flowers directly from the surface of the broad leaf. The lanceolate dorsal sepal curves gracefully backward while the concave, ovate synsepalum forms a deep, lantern like cup all in a rich, near black deep purple that contrasts sharply with the bright yellow labelo at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress