Lepanthes repens

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Creeping Lepanthes is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the repent rhizome.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.