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Masdevallia maloi

Luer (1978)

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Original price $25.00 - Original price $25.00
Original price
$25.00
$25.00 - $25.00
Current price $25.00

Plant Size (Approx.) : 8cm

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Description

Description

A graceful epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on slender scapes among long, arching, lanceolate leaves. The fully open, star-shaped flower features three completely separate sepals — a narrow, upward-projecting dorsal and two broad, wing-like laterals — framing a small, intensely dark, ornamental lip at the center.

  • Light: 70–80% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without stressing the plant.
  • 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.