Lepanthes athena

Also known as: The Dagger Winged Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Dagger Winged Lepanthes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the petals being like a butterfly.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.