Masdevallia virgo-cuencae Mapinguari or as an elegant trailing

or as an elegant trailing plant

consistent humidity supports the fleshy growth habit and reliable flowering

This exceptional hybrid orchid

and high humidity requirements make it an ideal candidate for a well-ventilated terrarium setup

Best grown mounted on cork bark or in a small pot with fine sphagnum moss

Masdevallia virgo-cuencae Mapinguari or as an elegant trailingA species with a remarkable story of discovery: first found by Father ngel Andreetta and cultivated in Paute alongside other Masdevallias from the surroundings of Cuenca, it was named virgo cuencae the Latin rendering of chola cuencana, in honor of the women of Cuenca. In 1992, Jos Portilla rediscovered it during a scientific expedition in the province of Morona Santiago, at 850 meters, confirming its place in Ecuador's orchid flora. Light: Grow under