Ceratostema Kiatana vanilla bean plant leathery surface texture and prominently

leathery surface texture and prominently expressed parallel venation

palm-like leaves with broad

Water thoroughly and drain completely

give it tight roots (slightly pot-bound) and a dry winter rest

and bark blend works well)

Ceratostema Kiatana vanilla bean plant leathery surface texture and prominentlyCeratostema Kiatana Ceratostema kiatana A newly described epiphytic shrub from the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador, Ceratostema kiatana was formally published in January 2025 along with several new Ceratostema species in rapid succession as Ecuadorian cloud forest biodiversity continues to be documented. The species is named in honor of Dr. Kiat Tan, past director of the Botanical Garden of Singapore, who contributed significantly to Neotropical