Lepanthes eciliata Pabstia Superior drainage is necessary to

Superior drainage is necessary to prevent root rot

and a hinged motile labellum — the sensitive trap mechanism unique to the genus

meaning it naturally grows in the ground

iridescent surface

Lepanthes eciliata Pabstia Superior drainage is necessary toA striking miniature species from the Andean cloud forests. It grows a narrow lanceolate leaf with prominent longitudinal venation, and produces successive flowers with broad, concave, hood forming translucent sepals and disproportionately large, fleshy bilobed petals emerging prominently at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can damage the delicate foliage. Temperature: 5572F (1322C); an