Lepanthes
Lepanthes orchids are a fascinating genus of mostly miniature orchids, highly prized for their intricate flowers, compact size, and incredible diversity. Native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and other parts of Latin America, these unique orchids are perfect for terrariums and controlled environments, where their delicate beauty and detailed structures can be fully appreciated.
Grown by expert cultivators in Ecuador, Lepanthes orchids thrive in humid conditions with gentle airflow, making them ideal for terrarium setups and collectors of rare miniature orchids. Explore high-quality Lepanthes species and discover exceptional, collector-grade plants that bring the magic of tropical micro-orchids into your space.
Lepanthes curiosa
A cool-growing miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing large, iridescent flowers with broad, concave lateral sepals th...
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A delicate miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing successive flowers on slender ramicauls emerging from small, ovate ...
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A striking miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean, bearing flowers directly on the leaf rachis of large, glossy ovate leav...
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A highly ornamental miniature species native to Ecuador. It forms a dense mat of small orbicular leaves with a striking iridescent bicolor surface,...
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A rare and impressive species from the Andean cloud forests of South America, standing out within the genus for its unusually large, elegantly stru...
View full detailsLepanthes rhodophylla
A gem-like miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, prized for its large, finely reticulated iridescent leaves and its jewel-like epiph...
View full detailsLepanthes fusiformis
A doubly ornamental miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a markedly elongated lanceolate leaf with a densely papillose iridescent surface,...
View full detailsLepanthes nutanticaulis
A distinctive miniature species from the cloud forests of the Caribbean, featuring pendulous, lanceolate leaves with a striking silvery-iridescent ...
View full detailsLepanthes zapotensis
A striking miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean, bearing large, fleshy orbicular leaves with a finely papillose, glossy ...
View full detailsLepanthes teaguei
A striking miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers directly on the leaf rachis of small, strap-like lea...
View full detailsLepanthes aguasanta
A recently described cool-growing miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing flowers on slender, arching zigzag ramicauls. ...
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A miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, notable for its densely ciliate leaf surface and flowers that emerge flush against the blade...
View full detailsLepanthes jimburae
A miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, growing as a creeping mat of dark oval leaves with flowers held just above the foliage. The ...
View full detailsLepanthes diabolica Yellow x Red
A cross between the Yellow and Red color forms of Lths. diabolica, combining the dramatic floral character of this Andean cloud forest species with...
View full detailsLepanthes polytricha
A captivating miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, named for its densely long-ciliate floral structures that give the blooms a dist...
View full detailsLepanthes meganthera
A compact miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, notable for its proportionally large, showy flowers borne singly on short infloresce...
View full detailsLepanthes gemmula
A miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing successive flowers with lanceolate pubescent sepals marked by a prominent central st...
View full detailsLepanthes rubripetala
Lepanthes scrotifera
This is a miniature, epiphytic orchid, native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia, thriving at cool elevations. It is identified by its sl...
View full detailsLepanthes chrysokallos
Lepanthes chrysokallos is a striking miniature orchid species from the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador, admired for its bright golden-orange flower...
View full detailsLepanthes bibarbullata
A captivating miniature orchid species from Ecuador, distinguished by its unique floral morphology featuring distinctive barbulate structures. This...
View full detailsLepanthes minetii
A charming miniature orchid species from Ecuador, prized for its delicate structure and intricate floral display. This diminutive epiphyte produces...
View full detailsLepanthes tetrapus
A creeping miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, forming dense mats on cork or tree fern with small, ovate leaves. The tiny fl...
View full detailsLepanthes rutrum
An unusual miniature pleurothallid bearing successive, paddle-shaped flowers with a distinctive, spatula-like form that sets it apart within the ge...
View full detailsLepanthes ictalurus
A cool-growing species from the Andean cloud forests, producing pendant, large-for-the-genus flowers on slender ramicauls that emerge from the leaf...
View full detailsLepanthes iris
A highly floriferous miniature species from the Andean cloud forests, with orbicular, densely glandular-pubescent leaves displaying a distinctive d...
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