A compact miniature species from the coastal Atlantic forests and Organ Mountains of Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte at low to mid elevations. Fragrant spring flowers reach 4.5 cm across, with rich copper-bronze sepals and petals framing a vivid golden-yellow lip splashed with a ruby-red crest — a striking contrast that earned this species its name, after Croesus, the famously wealthy king of Lydia.
Grows best in cool to intermediate conditions with medium-bright filtered light and strong air movement. Water freely during the growing season, reducing watering over winter as pseudobulbs mature to encourage flowering. Does particularly well mounted on tree-fern slabs or in hanging baskets;
Health established seedlings, 5 months out of flask.
A compact miniature species from the coastal Atlantic forests and Organ Mountains of Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte at low to mid elevations. Fragrant spring flowers reach 4.5 cm across, with rich copper-bronze sepals and petals framing a vivid golden-yellow lip splashed with a ruby-red crest — a striking contrast that earned this species its name, after Croesus, the famously wealthy king of Lydia.
Grows best in cool to intermediate conditions with medium-bright filtered light and strong air movement. Water freely during the growing season, reducing watering over winter as pseudobulbs mature to encourage flowering. Does particularly well mounted on tree-fern slabs or in hanging baskets;
Health established seedlings, 5 months out of flask.
The photo of the flower is for reference only. The other photo is an example of the size of the plant for sale (4cm pot).
Note also that because the seedling is from a cross, all the plants will have slightly different flowers.
