Lepanthes tentaculata

Lepanthes tentaculata is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Lepanthes.

Description

Plant blooms anytime with a single 3mm successive single flowers. This species is similar to Lepanthes calodictyon.

Distribution

Plant is found in the forest of Ecuador at elevations of 750 meters.

Culture

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

Naming

Common Names:The Tentacled Lepanthes