Masdevallia tovarensis Dracuvallia The blooms feature an erect

The blooms feature an erect dorsal sepal with a long curving filiform tail

this intermediate-growing species from Ecuador carries a well-established place in Masdevallia cultivation

sculptural lip structure that sets it apart from most members of the genus

tangled silhouette that gives this species its unmistakable name

The flowers are arranged along a wiry

Masdevallia tovarensis Dracuvallia The blooms feature an erectNamed after Tovar, the Venezuelan locality where it was first collected, Masd. tovarensis is one of the few warm tolerant species in the genus making it accessible to growers who cannot maintain the cool conditions required by most Masdevallias. Its pristine white flowers, produced in clusters on branching stems, have made it one of the most recognized and widely grown species in the genus. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid