Lepanthes mentosa

Lepanthes mentosa is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Lepanthes.

Description

Plant bloom in the winter with a single successive 4mm wide flower.

Distribution

Plant is found in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica at elevations of 1500 meters.

Culture

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

Naming

Common Names:The Hairy Lepanthes