Lepanthes biloba

Also known as: The Two Lobed Lepanthes or Lepanthes metaxy Lepanthes peniculus Lepanthes otostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Two Lobed Lepanthes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the lip.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf

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.