Lepanthes chimaera

Also known as: The Chimaera Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Chimaera Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the grotesque Mythological Creature.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.