Masdevallia picea Cochleanthes but avoid harsh afternoon rays

but avoid harsh afternoon rays which can scorch the leaves and fade the distinctive venation patterns

A floriferous Dendrobium hybrid bearing clusters of large

Mounting on a large cork plaque or potting in a coarse

Best grown mounted on cork or in a small pot with a fine

elongated velvet leaves

Masdevallia picea Cochleanthes but avoid harsh afternoon raysA bold and dramatic species from Andean cloud forests, producing large, solitary flowers with a striking triangular silhouette. The three sepals fuse into a broad, asymmetric floral body with short, sharp tails at each apex, while the surface is densely textured almost leathery in appearance. Light: 7080% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Temperature: 5065F (1018C) Cool grower. A consistent day to night