Masdevallia medinae Masdevallia indirect light or filtered morning

indirect light or filtered morning sun

with curved petals and a small labellum at the center

The blooms display three sharply acuminate

A distinctive Ecuadorian species that produces elegant flowers with elongated sepals and striking tubular form

Best grown in a coarse bark-based mix in a hanging basket or pot with good drainage to accommodate its pendant inflorescences

Masdevallia medinae Masdevallia indirect light or filtered morningA charming epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on slender, erect scapes. The fully fused sepals form a smooth, nearly spherical globe with a small, well defined frontal opening three short, symmetrical tails diverging cleanly in opposite directions give the flower a neat, geometric elegance. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without stressing the plant.