Leptotes bicolor

Leptotes bicolor – a miniature orchid with colourful blooms

Leptotes bicolor is a small epiphytic orchid from Brazil and Paraguay. Its narrow, cylindrical leaves and compact growth make it well suited to a mount or small basket, while the flowers bring a striking splash of colour.

Features:

• 🌏 Origin: Brazil and Paraguay, where it grows as an epiphyte.
• 🌸 Flower size and duration: Flowers are about 3.5–5 cm across and commonly last around 10–12 days.
• 🎨 Flower colour and fragrance: White to pale pink petals with a vivid purple lip; a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance is often reported.
• 🌿 Growth habit and mature size: Miniature sympodial orchid, usually about 8–15 cm tall, with slender cylindrical leaves.
• 🌱 Plant size and flowering status: Check the selected size option for the plant offered; flowering is not guaranteed at dispatch.
• ☀️ Light: Bright filtered light; provide good airflow and protect from harsh midday sun.
• 💧 Watering: Water well while actively growing, then allow the roots to dry between waterings.
• 🪴 Growing style: Often grown mounted on cork or tree fern, or in a small open basket with excellent drainage.

The plant supplied will be similar in size and quality to the listing photos. Flowering and growth vary with the individual plant and its growing conditions.