Barkeria lindleyana

Barkeria lindleyana is native from Mexico south to Costa Rica. The flower stem emerges from a mature pseudobulb in the fall and produces between 5 and 20 flowers. The flowers of Barkeria lindleyana are purple to lilac and are quite attractive. Sepals and petals reflex back around the column. The lip is white with a darker spot and the base of the lip is heart-shaped.

Site: The plant requirs plenty of disffused light,and a brief period of rest after fading in the winter.

Temperature: 60-85°F. Water: Keep the soil evenly moist.