Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Lepanthes

Species:

Lepanthes caritensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

orange, red, yellow

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity