A medium epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing short racemes of flowers directly on the surface of a large, broadly oval leaf. The connate lateral sepals form a deep, lustrous black-purple pendant structure, from which a large, vivid golden-yellow lip emerges with striking luminosity — one of the most dramatic color contrasts in the genus.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: 59–79°F (15–26°C); an Intermediate to Warm grower. Tolerates brief dips to 55°F (13°C) if kept dry.
• Humidity: 70–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air movement.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the mount or medium to approach dryness between waterings; avoid prolonged root saturation.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern; a small net pot with fine bark also works well. A slight nighttime temperature drop encourages blooming. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.