Native to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador at elevations of 600–1700 meters, this species is easy to grow and tolerant of cool to warm conditions. It prefers clean, low-mineral water and should be kept evenly moist at the root system at all times, either through frequent watering or by standing the pot in a shallow dish of water (no deeper than 1/2"). Typically a fall bloomer, it is also capable of flowering at any time of year.

The photo shown is of the hinksianum variety; however, the flowers of this variety may be darker, as the parental name suggests (though not black!).

*This batch is in low spike as of 11/20, and expected to develop and flower by January.