[1][2] It is found in humid, mossy, mixed and coniferous forests at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters, in areas with dry winter and a wet spring and summer.

The plant has tufted, pendant, subterete, striated, several-noded, white-sheathed stems carrying alternate, fleshy, oblong, acute leaves.

The petals are lilac in colour, the sepals are purple, and the lips are reddish orange.

Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are carefully worked into the soil usually only once during the growing season or per label directions.

With your other hand, fill pot with moistened soil mix, tamping to firm.

As with the terrestrial orchid, select a pot that will accommodate roots and about 2 years growth, but no more.