Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes and deeply fragrant flowers with

and deeply fragrant flowers with beautiful splash accents on prominent inflorescences

aim for warm daytime temperatures between 20-28°C (68-82°F) and slightly cooler nights around 15-20°C (59-68°F)

and a prominent elongated purple-magenta labellum at the center

water frequently in small amounts and ensure excellent drainage to avoid root rot

Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes and deeply fragrant flowers withA creeping miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Central America, forming dense clusters of small, dark glossy ovate leaves on branches or cork. Flowers are borne directly on the leaf rachis and feature an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, divergent lateral sepals with filiform tails, and distinctively elongated bilobed petals that resemble the legs of a crane fly the trait that inspired the species name. Light: Bright indirect light with