Lepanthes volador f. xanthinum

A captivating miniature epiphyte from the cloud forests of Ecuador, prized as much for its foliage as its flowers — the ovate, coriaceous leaves display a striking reticulate mosaic pattern with crenulate margins, unique in the Pleurothallidinae. Tiny blooms emerge directly from the leaf base on thread-like scapes, with delicate bilobed petals and a prominent lip in the xanthine form.

• Light: 70–80% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun. Consistent bright, diffused light keeps the foliage pattern vivid and encourages blooming.
• Temperature: 55–72°F (13–22°C) — Intermediate to Cool grower. Stable cool conditions with good air movement are essential.
• Humidity: 80–90%; never allow to dry out completely. Mist regularly or grow in a terrarium or Wardian case.
• Watering: Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged. Use soft, low-mineral water (RO or rainwater preferred).

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or fine bark, or in a small net pot with sphagnum moss. Ideal for terrarium culture. Ships bare root and well-established, with a healthy root system ready to settle into its new home.