Masdevallia infracta albescens Epicattleya producing solitary

producing solitary

jewel-like display

striatella is distinguished by its delicate flowers with distinctly striped sepals — a fine pattern of lines that gives the species its name

It grows well mounted or in shallow pots with a moisture-retentive

Masdevallia infracta albescens Epicattleya producing solitaryThe albescens form of Masd. infracta bears softly pale, near white flowers with a delicate creamy suffusion, retaining the species' signature triangular sepaline tube and elongated tails, and blooms successively from upright single flowered inflorescences throughout the year. Light: Thrives under 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure, which causes leaf scorch and stress. Temperature: Cool to intermediate grower. Daytime 5972F (1522C), nights