Lepanthes elegantula

A dramatic miniature species native to Ecuador. It produces large, showy flowers for the genus with a long, sharply acuminate dorsal sepal pointing upward and an equally elongated acuminate synsepal pointing downward, forming a striking diamond-shaped outline, with contrasting orange-gold petals visible at the center.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 60–70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the delicate foliage.
• Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C); a Cool grower that thrives in stable, cool conditions with consistent air movement.
• Humidity: 80–95%; maintain high humidity at all times — ideal for cool terrarium setups.
• Watering: Water frequently to keep the medium evenly moist; never allow the fine roots to dry out completely between waterings.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss. Its architecturally striking diamond-shaped flowers make it a standout in any cool-growing collection or terrarium. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.