Lepanthes pholeter

Also known as: The Cave Dwelling Lepanthes in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Cave Dwelling Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. The name refers to the petals, lip and column within the sepaline cup.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.