Pleurothallis alvaroi red Gastrochilus with a healthy root system

with a healthy root system ready to settle into its new home

humid Atlantic Forest habitats

Best grown mounted or in a shallow

usually only 4-6" (10-15cm) tall at maturity

Pleurothallis alvaroi red Gastrochilus with a healthy root systemA 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