Thursday, August 20, 2015

Dresslerella caesariata

Dresslerella is a small genus of plants characterized by hairy leaves, inflorescences and flowers, i.e., everything is covered with hairs.  This plant is pendant with 15 cm leaves and short stems and the 3 cm flowers come at the juncture of leave and stem.  Dresslerella caesariata is from Ecuador, is cool growing and needs to be mounted because of its growth habit.  I grow mine on a piece of very open tree fern root and water it every day.  It prefers lower light and flowers better then.





2 comments:

  1. Such strange & intriguing blossoms! Wonderful shots =)

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    1. They are unusual, aren't they? I like unusual flowers and not the ordinary orchids that are sold in the box stores and grocery stores.

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