Lepanthes tentaculata Malvaceae known as the Granite Encyclia

known as the Granite Encyclia

It is suitable for cultivation in terrariums or mounted on sphagnum moss

It can tolerate some direct sunlight

intricate display

Lepanthes tentaculata Malvaceae known as the Granite EncycliaA remarkable miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a single large orbicular leaf with a distinctly crenulate margin, and produces tiny successive flowers with elongated tentacle like filaments extending from the petals and sepals, emerging directly from the leaf surface. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the broad, delicate leaf. Temperature: 6078F (1626C); an Intermediate Warm grower that