Lepanthes vaginans Dryopteridaceae Best grown in a well-draining

Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix or in baskets to allow the arching inflorescences to develop freely

but prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (16-27°C)

star-like flowers on a graceful arching stem give this species an elegant

Minimum tolerance around 45°F (7°C)

Lepanthes vaginans Dryopteridaceae Best grown in a well-drainingA slender miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing elongated lanceolate leaves with a rich purple flush on the underside. Flowers are produced on long, branching thread like ramicauls and display three free triangular acuminate sepals with a granular iridescent texture, small rounded bilobed petals, and a prominent globose dark labellum in a clean, open trilobed structure. Light: Bright indirect light with 6070% shade cloth;