Masdevallia proboscoidea Climate_Cool spectacular flowers

spectacular flowers

a cool grower that thrives with cool nights and consistent air movement

with more frequent misting during warmer months

glossy orbicular leaves and produces multiple successive flowers simultaneously over each leaf

Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix or in baskets to allow the arching inflorescences to develop freely

Masdevallia proboscoidea Climate_Cool spectacular flowersA botanically fascinating miniature orchid from Andean cloud forests, instantly recognizable by its highly unusual tubular blooms a form so distinctive it inspired the species name, from the Latin for "proboscis." The tightly fused sepals form an elongated, pendant structure with rounded, inward curving tips and a contrasting yellow green base. Light: Low to moderate light; 7080% shade cloth. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage.