With the onset of the rainy season in late September, the orchid garden at Santa Lucía Cloud Forest Reserve has become increasingly colorful. During our monthly monitoring session in October, we recorded 16 orchid species in bloom, highlighting the remarkable diversity of orchids that can be found in this small area of cloud forest. Maxillaria pardina Among the month's highlights was Lycomormium ecuadorense, a spectacular orchid distinguished by its striking appearance and in