Lepanthes cassidea

Also known as: The Helmut Shaped Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Helmut Shaped Lepanthes is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the concave dorsal sepal.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.