bicolored leptotes

Also known as: Information to be completed

A miniature, clump-forming, epiphytic orchid up to 10cm tall with a single, deeply-grooved leaf, 4-8cm long. One to three fragrant flowers open successively from late winter into spring; flowers are relatively large, 3-5cm in diameter, and white with pinkish-purple markings on the lip

Scientific classification

Species: bicolored leptotes (Leptotes bicolor)
Genus: Leptotes
Family: Orchidaceae

Information to be completed
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

bicolored leptotes pictures

Distribution of bicolored leptotes

Distribution map

Brazil to Paraguay

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Information to be completed

Quick identification of bicolored leptotes

Information to be completed

bicolored leptotes care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required, cut down flowered stems as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by division when the plant over-fills the pot

Growing

Grow in epiphytic orchid compost and from late spring to summer, in partial shade with good ventilation, day temperatures between 18-25°C and night above 10°C, water freely adding orchid fertiliser every third watering and provide high humidity by misting twice daily. Keep in well lit conditions from autumn to early spring and keep dry in winter. See indoor orchid cultivation

More growing and care information →