Lepanthes lucifer Aerangis with a desirable drop at

with a desirable drop at night to stimulate flowering

ghost-like elegance that sets it apart from the typical species

to aid its growth

Its distinctive papillose leaf and prolific blooming make it an excellent terrarium subject

Lepanthes lucifer Aerangis with a desirable drop atA diminutive epiphytic species from the cloud forests of Central America and northern South America. Flowers emerge successively on thread like ramicauls from a small, fan shaped growth; three broad sepals frame a sculptural, reduced floral body, while the petals are fringed with delicate cilia a hallmark of the genus. Light: 7080% shade cloth; bright, diffuse light. Avoid any direct sun, which quickly desiccates the small leaves and ramicauls.