Mormolyca ringens

[Bud]

This orchid is a funky beauty found in the forest of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica at elevations of 0 to 1400 meter
I am growing this in a well drain mix of fine bark, charcoal, sponge rock and tree fern shards. I give it intermediate to warm conditions with moderate light on the east facing window of my kitchen. I water it every other day keeping it evenly moist but not wet. This plant needs semi-dry rest through the winter months so I give it water every other week with no fertilizer.
The bulb and leaf is a foot long as adult. The 12" long inflorescence produces a single, yellow with red striped, one inch tall, long-lasting flower. Although this species peak blooming is summer, it frequently throws off season flowers.