Leptotes pauloensis

[tenman]

This is my first double blooming on this one. Two one-flowered inflorescences carrying flowers 11/16" (1.7cm) across on a plant 1" (2.5cm) tall, mounted on a small piece of cork with just a dab of sphagnum. it usually blooms twice a year, this year in August and again now. Got this from Marni Turkel when she spoke here a few years back. If you water it after the flower has opened it will fade in a matter of a few days. Leave it dry and the flowers will last over a month. I heavily mist or water it daily except when in bloom.

 

[JeanLux]

Hi, this is interesting because your pics confirm +/- that the plant I got as tenuis seems to be pauloensis !! Jean

 

[biothanasis]

Wondeful!!! I love minis!!!!

 

[Erythrone]

Very interesting mini! Cute!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: another cutie! Interesting regarding the watering.

 

[Lanmark]

Yes, very interesting about the watering! Great job blooming it too!

 

[SlipperFan]

Is the watering issue the same for all Leptotes, or only this species?

Jean, I wonder about the name on yours, also. The tenuis I've seen is much more pink.

 

[NYEric]

I've killed to many Leptotes to try again. Thanx for sharing.

 

[tenman]

Is the watering issue the same for all Leptotes, or only this species?

I dunno; only have this species.

Jean, I wonder about the name on yours, also. The tenuis I've seen is much more pink.

I'm not at all convinced they're distinct species.