Lepanthes discolor Koellensteinia elongated pendant lateral sepals

elongated pendant lateral sepals

structurally complex lip

The spreading sepals and petals frame a prominent

velvety petals and erect sepals surrounding a compact

Lepanthes discolor Koellensteinia elongated pendant lateral sepalsA warm growing miniature epiphyte from Andean cloud forests, producing large, dramatically structured flowers with a tall, sharply acuminate dorsal sepal and broad, downward curving lateral sepals that form a bold, open triangular silhouette. The elaborately detailed central petals and lip are framed within this striking two toned floral architecture the bicolored contrast that gives this species its name. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade