Masdevallia papillosa Aciopea contrasting yellow lip

contrasting yellow lip

avoid direct sun which can bleach and scorch the foliage

Best cultivated in small to medium pots with fine bark or sphagnum moss

velvet-like texture

filtered light with protection from direct afternoon sun

Masdevallia papillosa Aciopea contrasting yellow lipA 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