Lepanthes zapotensis Sarcoglottis very high humidity is essential

very high humidity is essential to prevent desiccation of the compact root system and pseudobulbs

pastel-toned sepals and petals and a wide trilobed lip featuring a vivid golden-yellow throat and a deeply frilled

A captivating miniature from the Andean cloud forests

The seedling demonstrates excellent potential for developing the full metallic sheen and intricate veining patterns typical of mature Magnificent Silver specimens

Best mounted on cork bark or grown in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss to keep roots aerated and moist

Lepanthes zapotensis Sarcoglottis very high humidity is essentialA striking miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean, bearing large, fleshy orbicular leaves with a finely papillose, glossy surface. Flowers are produced directly on the leaf rachis and feature translucent ovate sepals with a granular iridescent texture, paired with tall, erect horn like petals bearing a bold dark central blotch giving the bloom a dramatic, upright silhouette. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth;