Myrmecophila thomsoniana x christinae 3in

A primary hybrid between a dwarf and a medium-sized species both native to Central America. Myr. is known for its symbiotic association with ants in their natural habitat. We grow them because they're pretty and have interesting flowers. 

Pictured are blooms from the parents. Young, near-blooming size. 

CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse-fine bark, mounted with moss or bare root. Repot in Spring once every other year as the bark begins to break down. Don't move up in pot size until fully root bound.

Light: Bright indirect-partial direct light. Shield from too much direct afternoon or evening light to protect the leaves from burning. 

Water: Water when media is dry. Decrease in Winter slightly allowing to dry between waterings.

Temp: Warm (55F min night, 90F max day). 

Humidity: 60-85% with good air flow. Can be acclimated to moderate humidity.

Fertilizing: 1/4-1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every 3rd-4th watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Flush the pot with water once monthly to remove mineral build up. Decrease to once monthly or less. 

Photo credit: By Lhb1239 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15894556

By iNaturalist user: thibaudaronson - https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/13148044, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89215266