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Dresslerella lasiocampa

By Sandra Svoboda • February 5, 2026
Dresslerella is a genus that has 14 species accepted according to the Kew Plants of the World Online. Dresslerella lasiocampa is endemic to Ecuador at elevations of 1,500 to 1,800 meters (4,921 to 5,906 feet) as a miniature-sized, cool-growing epiphyte that blooms in the spring. It grows on the trunks of old trees with full exposure to the sun. This is possibly the most widely cultivated species in the genus. Grow mounted with Sphagnum moss around the roots. Keep moist, well-drained, but not wet. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots Grower: John Leathers Info: “A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species: by Parsons & Gerritsen, p. 784

Lepanthes felis

By Sandra Svoboda • February 1, 2026
Lepanthes felis is endemic to Colombia in cloud forests at elevations of 1,900 to 2,500 meters (6,234 to 8,202 feet) as a miniature-sized, cool- to cold-growing epiphyte that blooms in the late spring and summer. This species needs high humidity, constant watering, and fertilizer. Lepanthes felis readily produces keikis on the inflorescence. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots Grower: Doug Kubo and Ron Parsons Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com

Maxillaria pseudoneglecta

By Sandra Svoboda • January 29, 2026
Maxillaria pseudoneglecta is found in Costa Rica and western Panama in premontane and montane forests at elevations above 900 meters (2,953 feet) as a small-sized, warm- to cool-growing epiphyte that blooms in the late spring through fall. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots Grower: Andy’s Orchids (andysorchids.com) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia www.orchidspecies.com
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