Masdevallia ludibunda Cavanillesia lacquered ovoid — true to

lacquered ovoid — true to its name lucernula

Reduce slightly during winter

with no pseudobulbs and a short stem

heart-shaped leaves that come in a spectacular range of vibrant colors including red

Masdevallia ludibunda Cavanillesia lacquered ovoid — true toA floriferous epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing multiple simultaneous blooms on slender erect scapes. The fully open, ethereal flowers feature broad, translucent, membranous lateral sepals spreading like wings, with extraordinarily long bright filiform tails and a small contrasting dorsal tip creating a delicate dragonfly like silhouette unlike any other in the genus. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright,