Masdevallia pyxis Marantaceae which can stress the slender

which can stress the slender pseudobulbs and fine foliage

A vigorous hybrid that adapts well to small pots with fine-grade bark mix or sphagnum moss

Dracula ubangina Juan

showy flowers for the genus on short peduncles from the leaf base

Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged

Masdevallia pyxis Marantaceae which can stress the slenderA truly unusual miniature orchid from the cloud forests of Ecuador, instantly recognizable by its compact, urn shaped blooms a form so distinctive it inspired the species name, from the Latin for "box." The flowers are nearly closed, with tightly fused sepals forming a globose, dark bodied structure edged in bright contrasting tones. Light: Low to moderate light; 7080% shade cloth. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage. Temperature: 5065F