Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Lepanthes

Species:

Lepanthes woodburyana

USDA Symbol:

LEWO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, red, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; typically propagated via tissue culture.