The species is found from Nicaragua to Ecuador at elevations from 400 to 1,700 m or rarely lower in very wet areas, in premontane wet, tropical wet, premontane rain, and lower montane rain forest life zones. Quite an easy grower that loves lots of moisture.

Growth habit: Hemiepiphyte.

Water: Water when top 3cm of substrate is dry.

Ideal Position: East facing.

Light: Bright, indirect light.

Humidity: 70-80%