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Genus of about 40 species of medium-sized, evergreen, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids native to South America, occuring in warm rainforest. They have conical to ovoid pseudobulbs, from the top of which are produced 2 or more narrowly elongated, lance-shaped, folded, leathery or fleshy leaves. Racemes of fragrant flowers arise from the bases of the pseudobulbs from autumn to spring.

The plant grows in soilless or soil-based potting mix. cutting root very easily and plants will bloom almost all year round.

Divide plant at repotting time. Sow seed at 70-81 F (21-27 C) when ripe.Keep compost moist at all time.Water sparingly in winter

shrubby perennial with few branches and oblog-lance-shaped, pinnatifid, spicy,leathery,leaves.
up to 12 in long, with silver markers and wavey margins.flowers are rose-pink or pale .