Thisis a miniature, cool to cold growing epiphyte that is native to Ecuador. It is found in wet, montane cloud forests. The plant grows with a creeping rhizome and small, erect ramicauls that each carry a single, apical, ovate leaf.
Light:Shady conditions with indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
Temperature:Cool conditions, 50-65F (10-18C) during day, 45-55F (7-13C) at night.
Humidity:High humidity, 70-80%.
Watering:Keep moist but not waterlogged. Use well-draining medium and allow slight drying between waterings.
Additional Notes
This orchid produces small, single yellow-green flowers. Its most distinctive feature is the trowel-shaped lip, which gives the species its name.
