This herbaceous evergreen epiphyte plant is native to tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Ecuador. An important feature of their leaves is their slightly bullate or pebbled leaves attaining a maximum size of about 10 to 12 cm. They increase the light-absorbing capacity of the plant. This helps the plant to survive in its natural habitat with low light and highly humid conditions. The baby leaves protrude out in a unique burgundy shade and long shape. This juvenile foliage grows out to get deep-green shade.