Lepanthes elegantula Epicattleya producing small flowers on slender

producing small flowers on slender

robust sympodial growth habit with sturdy pseudobulbs

with a boldly marked bilobed labellum and well-defined petals at the center

allowing the mix to approach dryness between waterings

Named in honor of Padre Jorge Moreno

Lepanthes elegantula Epicattleya producing small flowers on slenderA dramatic miniature species native to Ecuador. It produces large, showy flowers for the genus with a long, sharply acuminate dorsal sepal pointing upward and an equally elongated acuminate synsepal pointing downward, forming a striking diamond shaped outline, with contrasting orange gold petals visible at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 6070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the delicate foliage. Temperature: 5065F