Anathallis pachyphyta

This is a mini-miniature sized, cool to cold growing epiphyte native to wet montane forests of Ecuador and northern Peru. It grows as a shortly creeping plant with erect ramicauls.

• Light: Bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
• Temperature: Cool to cold growing conditions are preferred, with a temperature range of 13-18°C (55-65°F) during the day and 10-16°C (50-60°F) at night.
• Humidity: High humidity levels are essential, ideally between 60-80%.
• Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist, but avoid overwatering which can lead to root rot. Allow the top layer of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.

Additional Notes

This orchid produces small, star-shaped flowers, approximately 5mm in size, intermittently over a long period. The flowers are described as orange with red-tipped petals and a red lip. The sepals are sparsely hairy, and the lip is glandular and pubescent.