Lepanthes ionoptera Peperomia from tropical warm humid forests

from tropical warm humid forests to cloud forests

high humidity supports healthy leaf expansion and preserves the characteristic semi-velvety texture

an Intermediate to Intermediate-Warm grower that adapts well to a range of temperatures with good air circulation

This species produces delicate

Each bloom features outward-curving triangular lateral sepals with distinct striae and fringed petal margins — an elegant

Lepanthes ionoptera Peperomia from tropical warm humid forestsAn elegant miniature species from the cloud forests of South America. It produces successive flowers with two elongated, acuminate lateral sepals rising in a graceful V shape, a pointed triangular synsepal below, and contrasting coral orange petals visible at the center against a translucent, iridescent surface. Light: Bright indirect light with 6070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the delicate foliage. Temperature: 5065F (1018C); a