Overview

Lepanthes calodictyon is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Lepanthes, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lepanthes calodictyon grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Lepanthes calodictyon is a clump-forming orchid cultivar known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full shade with a north-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist and acidic. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is best grown for ornamental purposes and is typically of interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is achieved through division.

About the genus

Lepanthes is a large genus of orchids with about 800–1000 species, distributed in the Antilles and from Mexico through Bolivia. The genus is abbreviated in horticultural trade as Lths. Almost all the species in the genus are small and live in cloud forests.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lepanthes

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Lepanthes calodictyon size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lepanthes calodictyon

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions