Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele A miniature cloud forest species

A miniature cloud forest species from the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador

A floriferous miniature species from the Andean cloud forests

cool nights are essential to trigger flowering

Humidity: Requires very high humidity (70-90%)

Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele A miniature cloud forest speciesA 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