Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes cuthbertsonii f

cuthbertsonii f

East or west-facing exposure is ideal

vibrant flowers

water frequently in small amounts and ensure excellent drainage to avoid root rot

This species is an epiphytic orchid with a compact growth habit

Lepanthes tipulifera Cochleanthes cuthbertsonii fA creeping miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Central America, forming dense clusters of small, dark glossy ovate leaves on branches or cork. Flowers are borne directly on the leaf rachis and feature an erect acuminate dorsal sepal, divergent lateral sepals with filiform tails, and distinctively elongated bilobed petals that resemble the legs of a crane fly the trait that inspired the species name. Light: Bright indirect light with