Pleurothallis microcardia sbsp. microcardia Mormolyca lance-shaped to elliptic leaves

lance-shaped to elliptic leaves

George McMahon × Onc

translucent sepals with finely ciliate margins forming a clean geometric star

while the large concave lip glows bright yellow-green at the center of the bloom

Pleurothallis microcardia sbsp. microcardia Mormolyca lance-shaped to elliptic leavesThe nominal subspecies of Pths. microcardia, bearing solitary flowers directly on a broad, bilobed, fleshy leaf. The widely spreading lateral sepals form a distinctive cross shaped silhouette, while the short erect dorsal sepal and small ovoid lip complete a precise, architectural bloom of remarkable detail for its miniature size. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the broad, succulent textured