Restrepia brachypus Nautilocalyx favoring consistently warm conditions

favoring consistently warm conditions

Humidity: High humidity levels of 70-80% are essential for maintaining the distinctive velvety texture and metallic sheen

Humidity: Extremely high humidity (70% or more)

The name "asterotricha" refers to the star-shaped hairs found on the flowers

Restrepia brachypus Nautilocalyx favoring consistently warm conditionsA captivating miniature from Andean cloud forests, bearing the unmistakable floral architecture of the genus a filiform tail projecting from the dorsal sepal, a broad striated synsepalum, and club tipped petals framing a small articulated lip. Light: Low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sun. Consistent diffused light is ideal for this cloud forest miniature. Temperature: 5072F (1022C) Cool to Intermediate grower. Requires stable, cool conditions