Masdevallia pyxis Marantaceae Chia Lin parentage

Chia Lin parentage

Its compact habit and tolerance for enclosed environments make it equally well suited for terrarium culture or traditional cool-house growing

making it particularly attractive to both orchid enthusiasts and casual admirers

showy flowers for the genus on short peduncles from the leaf base

Masdevallia pyxis Marantaceae Chia Lin parentageA truly unusual miniature orchid from the cloud forests of Ecuador, instantly recognizable by its compact, urn shaped blooms a form so distinctive it inspired the species name, from the Latin for "box." The flowers are nearly closed, with tightly fused sepals forming a globose, dark bodied structure edged in bright contrasting tones. Light: Low to moderate light; 7080% shade cloth. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage. Temperature: 5065F