Lepanthes teretipetala Zootrophion displaying a wide range of

displaying a wide range of color combinations from yellow-green backgrounds with deep burgundy spots and markings to more intense purple and maroon colorations

arching spikes with numerous medium to large flowers arranged along branching secondary rachises

which can scorch its leaves

Can tolerate higher light levels than many orchids but avoid harsh midday direct sunlight

Lepanthes teretipetala Zootrophion displaying a wide range ofA robust epiphyte native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean, producing successive flowers directly on the leaf rachis of large, glossy elliptic leaves. The blooms are distinguished by their terete, cylindrical petals a rare trait within the genus paired with ovate lanceolate sepals bearing elongated, curving filiform tails. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad foliage. Temperature: 5272F