Lepanthes calodictyon ever used it?

[Froschkoenig]

I'm starting to plan my next viv and am really interested in this mini orchid. Has anyone used it or have any info on it's abilities to be planted in a viv? Here is a link: Ben's Jungle Online-Shop

[harrywitmore]

I have this growing in a terrarium right now. It seems to like it. I have a small fan blowing all the time to keep the air circulated. It's a warm grower so it should be OK. It's VERY delicate though. A frog would destroy it easily.

[Froschkoenig]

Do you have any pictures of it you could share?

[harrywitmore]

Here's mine



Not an impressive plant but this is one of my favorite Lepanthes,

[d-prime]

got one from ecuagenera, it flowered once and then dropped all but one leaf. I feel like this plant is too delicate for a vivarium as its very fragile.

[harrywitmore]

This plant is easily stressed. It does not import well. I think once established it would be OK but if you are afraid to lose it don;t bother to try and import it.

[candm519]

Very delicate -- and I was sooo proud of myself for having mine do well, doting on the little petticoat leaf frills and subtle leaf markings, the perfection in tiny size. I was thrilled when a bud started to grow.
Then came slugs I didn't know I had, who found it very tender and delicious.
No more orchid, and I still hold my grudge. And a large bottle of Sluggo.

[Bananaslug]

I have a lephantes manabina that is thrivng in my viv... Neat little plant, flowers almost constantly. Kind of 'cascades' leaves down the back wall and it's a miniature. High water usage plant

[harrywitmore]

Not trying to be an a$$ but it's spelling is Lepanthes. They all must stay moist at all times to survive. They have very small roots and no psuedo bulb. Let them dry out and they are gone. That's why many of the L calodictyon that are imported die. But, they also rot easily.

[Bananaslug]

*My* favorite thing is when people correct other peoples spelling and use bad grammar while doing so... Not to be an ass