Masdevallia melanoxantha Araceae with cooler nights at 10-18°C

with cooler nights at 10-18°C (50-65°F)

Native to the cloud forests of Bolivia

It is an excellent plant for terrariums or small pots

ideally 80-85% in summer

to aid its growth

Masdevallia melanoxantha Araceae with cooler nights at 10-18°CA slender epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on erect scapes. The tightly closed, cylindrical tube is formed by fully fused sepals with bold corrugated longitudinal ridges, the dorsal sepal extending into a long, dark, arching tail while the small frontal opening reveals a strikingly contrasting yellow lip and column. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without