Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Lepanthopsis

Species:

Lepanthopsis melanantha

USDA Symbol:

LEME

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests; epiphytic growth