Masdevallia mentosa Cryptanthus producing compact corymbs of medium-sized

producing compact corymbs of medium-sized

heavily spotted sepals and petals and a small lip bearing a deeply fringed

The erect inflorescences carry multiple large

Features tiny pseudobulbs with small

producing successive small flowers on slender

Masdevallia mentosa Cryptanthus producing compact corymbs of medium-sizedA distinctive epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on slender, erect scapes. The broad, flat lateral sepals spread wide into an open triangular form, while the small dorsal sepal curves forward as a hood over the prominent, ovate lip the entire surface covered in a dense, papillose texture with fine dark spotting. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without