Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele A floriferous miniature species from

A floriferous miniature species from the Andean cloud forests

dark green upper surfaces

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hood-like structure over a small

Lepanthes smaragdina Platystele A floriferous miniature species fromA compact epiphyte native to the cloud forests of South America, bearing successive flowers on slender ramicauls that arise from small, glossy leaves. The blooms display the intricate, finely structured sepals and bilobed petals characteristic of the genus, with a jewel like quality that makes this species particularly sought after. Light: Bright indirect light with 6070% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure, which can damage the delicate