Pleurothallis volans Fragrant Best grown mounted on cork

Best grown mounted on cork bark or tree fern to mimic its natural lithophytic and epiphytic habit

A striking species native to the cloud forests of South America

and a prominent yellow callus

This orchid species is distinguished by its characteristically extended sepals

Pleurothallis volans Fragrant Best grown mounted on corkA small epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary pendant flowers of warm, layered tones. The broad connate lateral sepals are golden yellow at the margins, suffused with vivid iridescent purple violet at the center, while the hooded dorsal sepal is deep reddish brown a rich contrast of warmth and depth. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a Cool to