Lepanthes hirpex

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

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Rake Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the appearance of the long-pedicellate rachis.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.