Species: Lepanthes tentaculata
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Native to: Ecuador and Colombia
Temperature preferences: Warm to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Lepanthes tentaculata is a great species to grow in a terrarium. This species seems to be one of the hardier ones. Not to mention one of the most beautiful as far as leaf pattern goes and flowers. Every leaf has a net pattern on it that really draws the attention of anyone! Additionally, they flower quite prolifically in a terrarium with beautiful small white and pink flowers that open in succession.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 6
Shipped Size: Blooming size division, may be mounted or unmounted.