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Golondrina Lepanthes

Lepanthes golondrina

Rare miniature species endemic to Antioquia in Colombia where it grows as an epiphyte in cool wet cloud forest. Plants form small pads of red green leaves and carry triangular orange red flowers that are produced repeatedly when kept very humid with constant air movement and deep shade.

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Growing profile

At a glance

Plant type
orchid
Size
micro <4cm
Light
Shade
Humidity
75%–95%

Native context

Where it belongs

Countries
Colombia
Ecosystems
Cloud forest, Wet forest
Elevation
Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
Flowering
Year-round

About this plant

Rare miniature species endemic to Antioquia in Colombia where it grows as an epiphyte in cool wet cloud forest. Plants form small pads of red green leaves and carry triangular orange red flowers that are produced repeatedly when kept very humid with constant air movement and deep shade.

Stable BJURNY record: tx_6264893cce904b729567