Masdevallia porphyrea

A clustering species from Andean cloud forests with branched, multi-flowered racemes carrying numerous blooms simultaneously. Each flower features spreading sepals with long, slender tails and a densely fimbriate margin, giving the blooms a bristly, feathered texture.

• Light: 70–80% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the thin leaves.
• Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C) — Cool grower. A consistent day-to-night temperature drop helps trigger blooming; avoid prolonged exposure above 70°F (21°C).
• Humidity: 80–90%. Maintain strong air circulation to prevent fungal rot at the crown and roots.
• Watering: 2–3 times per week; keep roots evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs — cannot tolerate drying out. Use soft, low-mineral water when possible.

Additional Notes

Grown and propagated by Ecuagenera in the highlands of Ecuador. One of the more floriferous species in the genus — mature plants in good conditions can carry dozens of blooms at once. Shipped bare root, well-established.