Lepanthes doucettei Sobralia demonstrating the fascinating metamorphosis of

demonstrating the fascinating metamorphosis of climbing philodendrons

refined floral presentation

tolerates partial shade

with a modest reduction during the coolest months

Lepanthes doucettei Sobralia demonstrating the fascinating metamorphosis ofA highly ornamental miniature species native to Ecuador. It forms a dense mat of small orbicular leaves with a striking iridescent bicolor surface, and produces successive flowers with a sharply acuminate erect dorsal sepal, ovate lateral sepals curving downward into elongated filiform tails, a densely pubescent surface, and prominent bilobed petals at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; leaf iridescence intensifies with