Masdevallia magaliana Laeliocattleya A boldly patterned pendant-spike species

A boldly patterned pendant-spike species from the cloud forests of Central America

a cross between Phragmipedium kovachii and Phragmipedium Rosalie Dixler

Floral Characteristics: The wide

elongated pseudobulbs that produce tall

Masdevallia magaliana Laeliocattleya A boldly patterned pendant-spike speciesA large, showstopping epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on sturdy scapes. The voluminous, lacquered campanulate flower is dominated by an enormous forward curving dorsal sepal with an exceptionally long sweeping tail, flanked by lateral sepals with gracefully drooping tails and a contrasting yellow lip. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without