Masdevallia welischii Oncostele Best grown in open

Best grown in open

flat blooms and refined form

while the petals are fringed with delicate cilia — a hallmark of the genus

which can scorch the strap-like foliage

Masdevallia welischii Oncostele Best grown in openA refined cool growing species from the Ecuadorian highlands, Masd. welischii produces elegant, pendulous flowers with broad, triangular sepals and pronounced tails, carried on slender nodding stems above a compact, well structured rosette. Its distinctive floral form and reliable blooming habit make it a valued addition to any cool house Masdevallia collection. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid damage to its fine foliage