Masdevallia amabilis Rchb.f. & Warsz.

Masdevallia amabilis Rchb.f. & Warsz., Bonplandia 2: 116 (1854).

Masdevallia amabilis Rchb.f. & Warsz., Photo by Robert Culver

its native range is Peru.

Synonyms:

Masdevallia amabilis f. flammula (H.Mohr & Braas) O.Gruss & M.Wolff

Masdevallia amabilis var. lineata Linden & André

Masdevallia flammula H.Mohr & Braas

English name:

The Lovely Masdevallia

Flower Size:

3.5 cm.

Distribution:

Peru.

Ecological:

at altitudes of 2000 to 5300 meters as a mini-miniature sized, cold growing terrestrial or lithophytic

Culture:

Keep plant in partial shade to bright light. Plant can be grown in intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist. Dry plants out briefly between waterings.

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