Lepanthes meganthera Zootrophion finely purple-spotted sepals

finely purple-spotted sepals

Below we give you some tips for growing it:

densely flowered pendant racemes from the base of its upright lanceolate leaves

in higher light the leaf undersides may develop attractive reddish tones

Lepanthes meganthera Zootrophion finely purple-spotted sepalsA compact miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, notable for its proportionally large, showy flowers borne singly on short inflorescences at the leaf axil. The blooms display broad, erect lateral sepals, a neatly hooded dorsal sepal, and a conspicuously large, glossy labellum the feature that gives this species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to protect the delicate foliage. Temperature: