Lepanthes monoptera

Also known as: The Single or Lepanthes roseola Lepanthes dolichopus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Single is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to an ovarian carina which was prominent on the dorsum of the ovary of Lindley's only flower to examine for his determination.

Altitude

2500 - 3400 m

2500

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

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.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.