Masdevallia melanoxantha Araceae ideally 80-85% in summer

ideally 80-85% in summer

Daytime temperatures of 55–65°F (13–18°C) and nighttime lows of 46–54°F (8–12°C)

with cooler nights at 10-18°C (50-65°F)

to aid its growth

Native to the cloud forests of Bolivia

Masdevallia melanoxantha Araceae ideally 80-85% in summerA slender epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on erect scapes. The tightly closed, cylindrical tube is formed by fully fused sepals with bold corrugated longitudinal ridges, the dorsal sepal extending into a long, dark, arching tail while the small frontal opening reveals a strikingly contrasting yellow lip and column. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without