Lepanthes hugomedinae Myrtaceae The jewel-like hooded flowers are

The jewel-like hooded flowers are best appreciated up close

pear-shaped pseudobulbs

A vigorous terrestrial and lithophytic reed-stem orchid widely distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

upright growth habit and produces strong

Lepanthes hugomedinae Myrtaceae The jewel-like hooded flowers areA striking miniature species native to Ecuador. It produces successive flowers on long, slender peduncles with broad, wing like lateral sepals, an erect recurved dorsal sepal, and a complex labellum with contrasting petals at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the delicate foliage. Temperature: 5572F (1322C); an Intermediate grower that benefits from good air circulation and stable