Lepanthes chimaera

Lepanthes chimaera is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Lepanthes.

Description

Plant blooms from summer to fall with two to three 1 cm flowers.

Distribution

Plant is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 3000 to 3600 meters

Culture

Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.

Naming

Common Names:The Chimaera Lepanthes