Phragmipedium pearcei

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This plant has been in bloom since November 2008, and is on its second spike.
This is defintely a good compact Phrag for those looking for the green long petaled looks. It also as beautiful grass-like foliage. Its compact nature also is passed on to its progeny, such as in more colourful hybrids like Phrag Olaf Gruss.

This species must be kept wet at all times though, but that is not difficult through sitting the plant in a tray of water. It grows in rainforests directly next to the river in nature. I used to have in a pot sitting in water, but now I decided to put it into a glass vase.