Masdevallia murex Dresslerella upright scapes from the base

upright scapes from the base of each pseudobulb

lance-shaped foliage

A charming Ecuadorian species featuring flowers with short-tailed sepals and characteristic tubular form

Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging

Aechmea manzanaresiana produces a showy inflorescence with bright pink or red bracts and small yellow or white flowers

Masdevallia murex Dresslerella upright scapes from the baseA robust epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, notable for its basal flowering habit blooms emerge directly at the base of the plant among the leaves rather than on upright scapes. The triangular, open sepals taper into short, rigid tails and display bold longitudinal striations, with a small, dark, globose lip that contrasts sharply with the rest of the flower. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light