Leptotes bicolor

Leptotes bicolor Lindl., Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1625 (1833).

Distribution: SE. Brazil to Paraguay

Leptotes bicolor is a cool to hot growing epiphyte found from Brazil to Paraguay in subtropical rainforest and coastal mountains at between 500 to 900m. It has small cylindrical pseudobulbs and channeled terete leaves. It forms a dense matt when in favoured locations and in culture will cover the mount if conditions suit.

Probably best grown on a cork or treefern mount however pot culture may be suitable if it is given a chance to ramble over the edges of the pot.

This is a fantastic and rewarding miniature plant which should be in every serious species growers collection. It grows well, flowers profusely and easily with long lasting, quite large and well coloured flowers.

Truly what more could you ask for!