Lephanthes calodictyon
 

I bought this in March and it's had at least one leaf in bloom since soon after.

I grow it in a glass bubble so getting good pictures of the flowers has been impossible. While changing it's moss today I propped it in a temporary pot and snapped some of the flowers.

It seems to like growing in the glass bubble. It had 3 leaves when I bought it and now has 6 with another 4 growing. Currently 3 of the leaves have flowers :)

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Way too cool! The leaves cradle the flower...I have to get those glass bubbles! Amazing!

Awesome, Rosie. Well done.

totally amazing! good growing!
I love the bubble too! How do you water that?

Thanks everyone, I'm amazed that I've been able to grow this tiny one.

I usually water using a pipette and just dribbling in a tiny bit of water to keep it slightly moist. Occasionally I put more water in and then poor it out again, but I think just dribbling some in works better.

I bought it from Orquideas del Valle a Columbian nursery while they were at a show in London. They sold the bubbles as well, and I think they had developed the idea for people without terrariums. I had seen Orchid Board member Laura showing pictures of one she had bought in a bubble at a show near her in the USA (turns out it was from the same nursery) so I decided to give it a go.

I should try growing some minis in bubbles, it seems to be quite successful! Hopefully when I go to the London show next year they will be there.

That's where I got this Camille so definitely worth looking out for them at the London show next year.

Awwww what a cutie pie, LOVE IT! :D

cool

I remember when Laura posted her's, and I thought it was so cool - I'd love to try that sometime

I love those little bubbles! And your calodictyon seems to love it too!

I always love the leaves of this cute chid, but you really took some great shots of the flower! Impressive with such a tiny bloom!