Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina tolerates brief dips to 55°F

tolerates brief dips to 55°F (13°C) but thrives with warm days and mild nights

the pendant habit makes mounting on cork or tree fern ideal to prevent root rot

Protect from intense afternoon rays

Best grown in a small pot or basket with a well-draining bark-based mix

Pleurothallis recurvata Erycina tolerates brief dips to 55°FA small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers directly on the surface of the broad, rounded leaf. The erect yellow green lanceolate dorsal sepal and recurved connate lateral sepals frame a large, concave, deep burgundy purple lip with a bright yellow anther cap the dominant and most striking feature of the bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F