Lepanthes polytricha Apocynaceae with slender elongated tails on

with slender elongated tails on all three sepals and a small mushroom-shaped labellum at the center — forming the strongly triangular silhouette characteristic of this type

Mounting on a large cork plaque or potting in a coarse

Its compact size and high humidity requirements make it an excellent candidate for terrarium or Wardian case cultivation

It must be strictly protected from direct sun exposure

A charming species from the moist forests of South America

Lepanthes polytricha Apocynaceae with slender elongated tails onA captivating miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, named for its densely long ciliate floral structures that give the blooms a distinctly shaggy, textured appearance. The flowers emerge directly on the leaf surface along a highly ornamental serrated rachis, with acuminate sepals fringed in long trichomes framing a contrasting labellum and petals at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun to