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Lepanthes manabina EDIT: probably L. gargoyla

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Apr 22, 2014.

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  1. Apr 22, 2014 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This species has been posted several times over the years but it is one of my favorites. Kew accepts this name and L. mastadon is a synonym. It is from Colombia and Ecuador.
    I grow this in bright shade with daily summer water. Intermediate.
    It is a heavy bloomer and generates lots of keikis. Blooms are 15-17 mm height and the leaves are up to 65 mm long on a ramicaul that can be up to 15 cm (on my plant).
    Lepanthes manabina close-1000.jpg Lepanthes manabina plant-1000.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2014 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    One of my favorites, too.
     
  3. Apr 22, 2014 #3
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    Very nice!
     
  4. Apr 23, 2014 #4
    annabanana1987

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    Ate the leaves fuzzy! Such a darling flower ♥♡
     
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    annabanana1987

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    Are*
     
  6. Apr 23, 2014 #6
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The new leaves are smooth and as they age they get fuzzy.
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2014 #7
    chicago chad

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    Always nice to see multiple blooms open at once on these, which is certainly a sign of proper culture.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2014 #8
    nikkik

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    Gorgeous plant and photos! Great growing!
     
  9. Apr 25, 2014 #9
    gnathaniel

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    Wonderful plant, Kelly, and very nicely photographed.