Masdevallia mayaycu Porroglossum A pronounced day-night differential supports

A pronounced day-night differential supports vigorous growth and consistent flowering

Watering: This species requires a distinct seasonal wet/dry cycle to bloom reliably

Native to Ecuador at mid-elevation cloud forest habitats

often fragrant flowers arranged closely together

Masdevallia mayaycu Porroglossum A pronounced day-night differential supportsA distinctive epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on horizontal to pendent scapes an unusual orientation within the genus. The narrow, elongated tube formed by fully fused sepals features bold corrugated longitudinal ridges and a contrasting pale basal zone, with a long upward projecting dorsal tail and shorter divergent lateral tails. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light