Lepanthes elegantula Epicattleya and coco coir with a

and coco coir with a moss pole or support for climbing

robust sympodial growth habit with sturdy pseudobulbs

producing small flowers on slender

allowing the mix to approach dryness between waterings

rounded floral form within the genus

Lepanthes elegantula Epicattleya and coco coir with aA 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