Orchid ‘Platystele Misera’

Platystele misera is found in the mountains of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Growing at altitudes between 1.800 and 2.900 meters, it grows upon other plants. The entire plant has a maximum length of 15 centimetre, with its flower stalks almost twice as long as the egg shaped leaves. The flowers of Platystele misera are similar to more conventional orchids, but have a special transparency and colour.