Masdevallia papillosa Aciopea filtered light with protection from

filtered light with protection from direct afternoon sun

contrasting yellow lip

This epiphytic species displays bright green coloration with deeply impressed veins and thrives naturally on trees in tropical forests

or in a small pot with fine sphagnum or bark mix

Masdevallia papillosa Aciopea filtered light with protection fromA compact, clumping species from Andean cloud forests, producing dozens of small flowers simultaneously on short ramicauls at foliage level. Each triangular bloom features open, spreading sepals with a finely papillose surface texture and slender, curved tails a floriferous species that creates a striking carpet of blooms at peak flowering. Light: 7080% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Temperature: 5065F