Masdevallia superbiens Intermediate-warm Produces diminutive flowers measuring 3-5mm

Produces diminutive flowers measuring 3-5mm in shades of yellow

An exceptional historical primary hybrid pairing C

the epithet ignea is Latin for "fiery

small rounded petals

upright sympodial growth habit

Masdevallia superbiens Intermediate-warm Produces diminutive flowers measuring 3-5mmThe name says it all superbiens, meaning "superb" or "magnificent" and this cool growing species from Ecuador lives up to it. One of the larger and more imposing members of the genus, it produces flowers of exceptional presence. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid damage to its fine foliage and must be avoided. Temperature: Cool grower. Daytime 5565F (1318C), nights 4554F (712C). Consistent cool temperatures are essential;