This is a micro-miniature. The plant with its pendant flower spikes is only 5 cm. The individual succulent leaves are 1.5 cm and the flowers are 5 mm. The species is from Brazil and was purchased as Chytroglossa paulensis, which it is not, but when awarded a Certificate of Botanical Recognition by the American Orchid Society was identified as Rauhiella brasiliensis.
Wow that is stunning Ron! and certainly not easy to maintain, such a miniature would easily die in a matter of days!
ReplyDeleteCan't say this thrives for me (it really needs warmer temps) but it hangs on and blooms just about every year.
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