Lepanthes zapotensis Sarcoglottis Best mounted on cork bark

Best mounted on cork bark or grown in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss to keep roots aerated and moist

finely papillose and tightly closed

This distinctive species features attractive flowers with warm tones and graceful form

Floral Characteristics: The prominent rose-pink pouch contrasts beautifully with the gracefully arched petals and elongated dorsal sepal

Lepanthes zapotensis Sarcoglottis Best mounted on cork barkA striking miniature epiphyte native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean, bearing large, fleshy orbicular leaves with a finely papillose, glossy surface. Flowers are produced directly on the leaf rachis and feature translucent ovate sepals with a granular iridescent texture, paired with tall, erect horn like petals bearing a bold dark central blotch giving the bloom a dramatic, upright silhouette. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth;