Lepanthes tentaculata Malvaceae and gently arching

and gently arching

A small contrasting labelo at the center completes a floral silhouette that is among the most dramatic in the genus

It is suitable for cultivation in terrariums or mounted on sphagnum moss

known as the Granite Encyclia

Lepanthes tentaculata Malvaceae and gently archingA remarkable miniature species native to Ecuador. It grows a single large orbicular leaf with a distinctly crenulate margin, and produces tiny successive flowers with elongated tentacle like filaments extending from the petals and sepals, emerging directly from the leaf surface. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the broad, delicate leaf. Temperature: 6078F (1626C); an Intermediate Warm grower that