Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes but direct sun can burn

but direct sun can burn the foliage

and a prominent elongated purple-magenta labellum at the center

Produces vary

and deeply fragrant flowers with beautiful splash accents on prominent inflorescences

water frequently in small amounts and ensure excellent drainage to avoid root rot

Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes but direct sun can burnA creeping miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Central America, forming dense clusters of small, dark glossy ovate leaves on branches or cork. Flowers are borne directly on the leaf rachis and feature an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, divergent lateral sepals with filiform tails, and distinctively elongated bilobed petals that resemble the legs of a crane fly the trait that inspired the species name. Light: Bright indirect light with