Pleurothallis calypso

Also known as: The Calypso Pleurothallis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Calypso Pleurothallis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers the nymph Calypso who hid Ulysses, an allusion to the hidden flower.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.