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Ortega's Lepanthes
Lepanthes ortegae
Small epiphytic Lepanthes native to eastern Ecuadorian cloud forests at high elevations. Plants have very slender ramicauls and thin leaves that carry a succession of intricate, colourful flowers. It flourishes in cool, misty terraria with full shade, constant air movement, saturated humidity and roots kept just evenly moist.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- mini 4–8cm
- 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
Small epiphytic Lepanthes native to eastern Ecuadorian cloud forests at high elevations. Plants have very slender ramicauls and thin leaves that carry a succession of intricate, colourful flowers. It flourishes in cool, misty terraria with full shade, constant air movement, saturated humidity and roots kept just evenly moist.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_94eea2026f3f47b28873