Masdevallia medinae Masdevallia A 10–15°F nighttime drop in

A 10–15°F nighttime drop in autumn helps trigger blooming cycles

Best grown in a coarse bark-based mix in a hanging basket or pot with good drainage to accommodate its pendant inflorescences

A distinctive Ecuadorian species that produces elegant flowers with elongated sepals and striking tubular form

making it a bold centerpiece for any collection

Masdevallia medinae Masdevallia A 10–15°F nighttime drop inA charming epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on slender, erect scapes. The fully fused sepals form a smooth, nearly spherical globe with a small, well defined frontal opening three short, symmetrical tails diverging cleanly in opposite directions give the flower a neat, geometric elegance. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without stressing the plant.