Masdevallia lehmannii Gesneriaceae caterpillar-like inflorescence structure — one

caterpillar-like inflorescence structure — one of the most impressively scaled flower spikes in the genus

To distinguish this plant from the general population and to recognize its unique and desirable characteristics

Anthurium draconopterum Culture:

multi-branched inflorescences

Masdevallia lehmannii Gesneriaceae caterpillar-like inflorescence structure — oneOne of the showiest species in the genus, producing a pendant raceme bearing multiple flowers simultaneously along the rachis each with small, open sepals dotted with dark spots and three long, slender, downward curving tails that create a cascading, almost chandelier like effect when in full bloom. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid leaf scorch and must be avoided. Temperature: Cool grower. Daytime 5768F (1420C), nights