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Masdevallia lucernula

Königer (1981)

Original price $18.00 - Original price $18.00
Original price
$18.00
$18.00 - $18.00
Current price $18.00

Plant Size (Approx.) : 6-8cm

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Description

Description

An exceptionally floriferous epiphyte native to the Andean cloud forests, producing dozens of simultaneous blooms on erect scapes well above a compact, dense rosette. The fully fused, globose flowers form a perfectly smooth, lacquered ovoid — true to its name lucernula, meaning "little lantern" — with a minimal aperture and three short, neat filiform tails.

  • Light: 70–80% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages the prolific blooming this species is known for.
  • Temperature: 55–72°F (13–22°C) — Intermediate to Cool grower. Nighttime temperature drops help sustain blooming cycles. Avoid prolonged exposure above 75°F (24°C).
  • Humidity: 80–90%; always pair with strong air movement to prevent rot and fungal issues.
  • Watering: Water thoroughly and frequently, never allowing the medium to fully dry out. Use soft, low-mineral water (RO or rainwater preferred).

Additional Notes

Best grown in a fine bark or sphagnum moss mix in a small plastic or net pot with excellent drainage. Ships bare root and well-established, with a healthy root system ready to settle into its new home.