Origins: Ecuador, Peru
Bloom: Compound inflorescence with small purple bracts and white flowers with a purple band around the edge of the petals
Ideal for: Indoors/Outdoors
Light: Indirect to strong indirect light, some direct light okay
Water: Spray or dunk twice a week, allow to dry within 6-8 hours. Soak monthly for up to 4 hours as necessary and ensure proper drying after soak
This is one of the larger forms of purpurea that grows caulescently with large, slightly recurved leaves. The plants I have available are quite large and a great value! Purpurea is a hardy grower and strongly fragrant