Masdevallia lintricula Ericaceae The flowers are arranged along

The flowers are arranged along a wiry

membranous lateral sepals spreading like wings

This exceptional slipper orchid hybrid is a cross between Phragmipedium Grouville and Phragmipedium kovachii

elongated sepals and a structurally intricate lip

Masdevallia lintricula Ericaceae The flowers are arranged alongA botanically fascinating epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on pendent scapes among distinctively cylindrical, arching leaves. True to its name lintricula "little boat" the large, fleshy, dark navicular flower hangs with a deeply textured, granular surface and a narrow longitudinal aperture, with a contrasting pale green dorsal tip and three short neat tails. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun.