• Pescatoria ecudorana
  • Pescatoria ecudorana
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Pescatoria ecudorana

$65.99 CAD
$65.99 CAD

Pescatoria ecuadorana is a captivating orchid species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador. It was previously classified as Bollea ecuadorana but is now accepted as Pescatoria ecuadorana .

Habitat & Distribution

  • Native Range: Endemic to Ecuador.
  • Habitat: Grows as an epiphyte on trees in humid, wet tropical forests at elevations of 900–1200 meters .

Description

  • Growth Habit: Medium-sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte with an erect, very short stem enveloped by distichous, imbricate, leaf-bearing sheaths .
  • Flowers:
    • Blooms in summer with a single, fragrant flower about 5 cm wide.
    • The flower is notable for its unique, spider-like appearance: elongated sepals and petals mimic spider legs, and the central lip resembles a spider’s body .
    • The flowers are lighter in color compared to related species, with a distinctive yellow callus on the lip .

Cultivation & Care

  • Light: Prefers shade to moderate light.
  • Temperature: Thrives in warm to cool conditions.
  • Humidity: Requires high humidity, reflecting its cloud forest origins .
  • Water: Keep the plant moist but not soggy, mimicking the constant moisture of its native habitat.

Summary

Pescatoria ecuadorana is a rare, fragrant orchid from Ecuador’s cloud forests, admired for its spider-like, summer-blooming flowers and its preference for cool, humid, and shaded environments. It is a prized species for collectors who can provide the specific conditions it needs to thrive .
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Pescatoria ecudorana
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