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Alkaia Lepanthes
Lepanthes alkaia
Very small Lepanthes species from Ecuadorian cloud forest, known only from cool, wet montane habitats. Plants form tiny clumps with single leaves on each ramicaul and bear miniature, colourful flowers held near the leaf surface. Culture as a cool-intermediate, high-humidity micro-orchid: low light, constant moisture, excellent air movement and pure water.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- micro <4cm
- Light
- Shade
- Humidity
- 80%–100%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Ecosystems
- Cloud forest, Wet forest
- Elevation
- Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
- Flowering
- Year-round
About this plant
Very small Lepanthes species from Ecuadorian cloud forest, known only from cool, wet montane habitats. Plants form tiny clumps with single leaves on each ramicaul and bear miniature, colourful flowers held near the leaf surface. Culture as a cool-intermediate, high-humidity micro-orchid: low light, constant moisture, excellent air movement and pure water.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_24ff34a5827a42d0bff3