Lepanthes mephistopheles

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

General Information

The Devilish Lepanthes is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the pair of erect, red upper lobules of the petals reminiscent of a pair of horns.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.