Lepanthes chelonion Trichopilia fast-draining bark mix inside a

fast-draining bark mix inside a well-ventilated container

A cool-growing epiphytic orchid from the cloud forests of South America

Humidity: 50–90%

attractive flower spikes that emerge from the tops of mature pseudobulbs

Lepanthes chelonion Trichopilia fast-draining bark mix inside aA miniature cloud forest species from the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing small, intricately structured flowers directly on the leaf surface. The blooms display fused lateral sepals forming a distinctive hooded structure, with thread like petals and a projecting labellum a hallmark of the genus. Light: Low to medium indirect light with 6070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which scorches the thin, delicate leaves. Temperature: 4572F (722C).