Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Lepanthes

Species:

Lepanthes sanguinea

USDA Symbol:

LESA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in cloud forests