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Lepanthes quadricornis is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Lepanthes.
Description[]
Plant blooms in summer to fall with a single 1 cm flowerl
Distribution[]
Plant is found in the forest of Narino state of Colombia at elevations around 2000 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.
Varities[]
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Lepanthes quadricornis variant | sepal are red with a light yellow patch. Dorsal sepal has a light yellow line across it. |
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Lepanthes quadricornis var. xanthinum | sepal is yellow with a light yellow marking on the lower sephals. |
Naming[]
Common Names:The Four-Horned Lepanthes