Lepanthes pretiosa

A truly prized miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, grown as much for its extraordinary foliage as for its flowers. The large, bullate leaves feature undulate margins and a stunning silver-iridescent surface with dark mottling, while the epiphyllous blooms display translucent star-shaped sepals framing a bold, dark contrasting labellum at the center.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to preserve the iridescent, bullate leaf surface.
• Temperature: 50–68°F (10–20°C); a cool grower with a minimum tolerance around 45°F (7°C).
• Humidity: 80–90%; maintain consistently high humidity with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
• Watering: Keep roots evenly moist at all times; water frequently and avoid any prolonged dry periods.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss or mounted to display its spectacular bullate foliage. One of the most ornamental Lepanthes for terrarium cultivation. Ships bare root, well-established.