Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele three-lobed lip with undulate margins

three-lobed lip with undulate margins and intricate purple veining on a white ground

hood-like structure over a small

elongated sepals that curve gracefully downward and a small trilobed lip

dark green upper surfaces

Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele three-lobed lip with undulate marginsA compact epiphyte native to the cloud forests of South America, bearing successive flowers on slender ramicauls that arise from small, glossy leaves. The blooms display the intricate, finely structured sepals and bilobed petals characteristic of the genus, with a jewel like quality that makes this species particularly sought after. Light: Bright indirect light with 6070% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure, which can damage the delicate