Platystele ornata Zygopetalum delicate leaves

delicate leaves

This compact orchid produces clusters of delicate pink flowers with exceptional longevity

with a 9-11°C diurnal amplitude

often persisting for several months on the plant

producing prolific flowers with spreading triangular sepals and a prominent bilobed labellum from racemes along the nodes

Platystele ornata Zygopetalum delicate leavesA prolific miniature epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing multiple erect racemes simultaneously from broad, elliptic leaves. Each small flower displays ovate sepals with a distinctly papillose, almost granular texture, sharply tipped petals, and a neat rounded labelo a richly ornate bloom that more than justifies its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the soft, broad leaves.