Pleurothallis teaguei Peristeria Lepanthes lucifer adds a touch

Lepanthes lucifer adds a touch of dramatic allure to the world of orchids

Grown and propagated by Ecuagenera in the highlands of Ecuador

It is a variety of the Lycaste puntarenasensis orchid species

and maintaining appropriate humidity levels

Temperature: Cool to intermediate

Pleurothallis teaguei Peristeria Lepanthes lucifer adds a touchThis is one of the largest species of the genus. The leaves, which are reddish purple when young, can be almost 18" across and 24" tip to top. Flowers in the summer with as many as 20 quarter dollar sized flowers emerging at the top of the leaf and resting on the leaf. Each long lasting (years) leaf will flower multiple times