Anacheilium cochleatum

The Clamshell or Cockle Shell Anacheilium is a medium sized epiphyte found from Florida to the north coast of South America where it grows in tropical evergreen, deciduous and oak forests at elevations up to 1900m. It requires year round water and fertilizer, partial shade and warm growing conditions. It blooms for six months starting in the spring and has non-fragrant flowers.