Mathias
Well-Known Member
Platystele umbellata is an orchid species from Colombia where it is found at elevations between 600 and 1600 m. I grow this plant on a waterfilled, porous terracotta pipe. It has been mounted there for about a year and is growing like crazy. As the water evaporates from the moist surface of the pipe it gets more cold than the surrounding environment. I really love this miniature species with its raspberry like flower heads.
Whole plant photo:
Macro photo on a flower head. Each flower is apprix. 1 mm in size:
Whole plant photo:
Macro photo on a flower head. Each flower is apprix. 1 mm in size: