Lepanthes callisto

Also known as: Callisto's Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Callisto's Lepanthes is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Greek nymph Kallisto turned into a black bear an allusion to the dark, coarsely pubescent, lepanthiform sheaths.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.