Lepanthes ovalis
A floriferous miniature species from the cloud forests of the Caribbean, producing dense clusters of flowers directly on the leaf surface (epiphyllous inflorescences). The blooms feature rounded, cupped sepals forming an open dome around a bold globose labellum with contrasting petals, with multiple flowers and buds in various stages open simultaneously on the same rachis.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to preserve the silver-iridescent leaf surface.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate grower with good adaptability to mild temperature fluctuations.
- Humidity: 78–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
- Watering: Keep roots evenly moist at all times; water regularly and avoid prolonged dry periods.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss or mounted to display its ornamental foliage and epiphyllous blooms. An excellent choice for a well-ventilated terrarium. Ships bare root, well-established.
A floriferous miniature species from the cloud forests of the Caribbean, producing dense clusters of flowers directly on the leaf surface (epiphyllous inflorescences). The blooms feature rounded, cupped sepals forming an open dome around a bold globose labellum with contrasting petals, with multiple flowers and buds in various stages open simultaneously on the same rachis.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to preserve the silver-iridescent leaf surface.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate grower with good adaptability to mild temperature fluctuations.
- Humidity: 78–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
- Watering: Keep roots evenly moist at all times; water regularly and avoid prolonged dry periods.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss or mounted to display its ornamental foliage and epiphyllous blooms. An excellent choice for a well-ventilated terrarium. Ships bare root, well-established.
Description
A floriferous miniature species from the cloud forests of the Caribbean, producing dense clusters of flowers directly on the leaf surface (epiphyllous inflorescences). The blooms feature rounded, cupped sepals forming an open dome around a bold globose labellum with contrasting petals, with multiple flowers and buds in various stages open simultaneously on the same rachis.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to preserve the silver-iridescent leaf surface.
- Temperature: 54–72°F (12–22°C); an intermediate grower with good adaptability to mild temperature fluctuations.
- Humidity: 78–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
- Watering: Keep roots evenly moist at all times; water regularly and avoid prolonged dry periods.
Additional Notes
Best grown in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss or mounted to display its ornamental foliage and epiphyllous blooms. An excellent choice for a well-ventilated terrarium. Ships bare root, well-established.
