Lepanthes pelyx
A distinctive miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a large elliptic leaf with a finely papillose texture, and produces successive flowers directly over the leaf surface with an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, concave pubescent lateral sepals curving downward, and a compact central floral complex with rounded bilobed petals and a prominent elongated labellum.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the textured foliage.
- Temperature: 52–68°F (11–20°C); an Intermediate-Cool grower that appreciates stable temperatures and consistent air movement.
- Humidity: 78–92%; maintain high humidity at all times — ideal for cool-intermediate terrarium setups.
- Watering: Water frequently to keep the medium evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness, as Lepanthes roots are sensitive to dehydration.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss. Its ornamental papillose leaf and intricately structured flowers make it an excellent terrarium subject. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
A distinctive miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a large elliptic leaf with a finely papillose texture, and produces successive flowers directly over the leaf surface with an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, concave pubescent lateral sepals curving downward, and a compact central floral complex with rounded bilobed petals and a prominent elongated labellum.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the textured foliage.
- Temperature: 52–68°F (11–20°C); an Intermediate-Cool grower that appreciates stable temperatures and consistent air movement.
- Humidity: 78–92%; maintain high humidity at all times — ideal for cool-intermediate terrarium setups.
- Watering: Water frequently to keep the medium evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness, as Lepanthes roots are sensitive to dehydration.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss. Its ornamental papillose leaf and intricately structured flowers make it an excellent terrarium subject. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
Description
A distinctive miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a large elliptic leaf with a finely papillose texture, and produces successive flowers directly over the leaf surface with an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, concave pubescent lateral sepals curving downward, and a compact central floral complex with rounded bilobed petals and a prominent elongated labellum.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the textured foliage.
- Temperature: 52–68°F (11–20°C); an Intermediate-Cool grower that appreciates stable temperatures and consistent air movement.
- Humidity: 78–92%; maintain high humidity at all times — ideal for cool-intermediate terrarium setups.
- Watering: Water frequently to keep the medium evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness, as Lepanthes roots are sensitive to dehydration.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss. Its ornamental papillose leaf and intricately structured flowers make it an excellent terrarium subject. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
