Masdevallia menatoi Trichocentrum lance-shaped leaves with prominent parallel

lance-shaped leaves with prominent parallel venation and an elegant upright growth habit

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framing a tubular lip and small petals in a distinctive

A miniature branching epiphyte endemic to the cloud forests of Ecuador

Masdevallia menatoi Trichocentrum lance-shaped leaves with prominent parallelA robust epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, notable for its racemose flowering habit each erect scape carries multiple successive blooms along its length, a rare trait within the genus. The hooded, asymmetric flowers feature a forward curving dorsal sepal and spreading lateral sepals with short, divergent tails. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without stressing the plant.