Species: Pleurothallis calyptrostele
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Native to: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador
Temperature preferences: Hot to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Pleurothallis calyptrostele is a very small orchid species that Glass Box Tropicals offers. The leaves on this species typically are only about 1cm in diameter. Even though it is very small, it has stunning bright green leaves. Typically this species is found growing epiphytically on moss covered branches. Thus it prefers to be mounted in an area that is always moist to almost wet. In our experience it also seems to prefer medium to bright light to grow best. Overall this is one of the easier growing miniatures in our experience.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 4
Shipped Size: 10-15 leaf division that will be sent bare root.
