Promenea xanthina 'Botanica'

Promenaea is a relatively unknown genus of orchids from Brazil. The different species in the genus are all small, produce large flowers for the size of the plant and require cooler temperatures, high humidity and good air movement. Promenaea xanthina is the best-known species in the genus and the most readily available. It has 5 cm flowers on an 8 cm plant and blooms prolifically when happy.