This species is found in the Brazilian states Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, growing epiphytically in forests of the mountain regions with high humidity at elevations between 800 and 1,400 meters. Plants bloom around January to May in nature, and between August to October in culture. Inflorescences bear normally 4-5 flowers, and the flowers are 6.5 cm in diameter. Sepals and petals are white, and the lip is variable from light pink to purplish.