Masdevallia lappifera Cyclanthaceae aim for warm daytime temperatures

aim for warm daytime temperatures between 21-27°C (70-80°F) and cooler nights around 15-18°C (59-64°F)

Light: Grow under 50–70% shade cloth

complemented by a richly colored lip that creates stunning contrast and makes the semialba form particularly prized among orchid enthusiasts

Use pure water and maintain careful moisture balance to support the sensitive epiphytic root system

Masdevallia lappifera Cyclanthaceae aim for warm daytime temperaturesA fascinating species with a globose, open faced flower whose fused sepals form a rounded cup boldly marked with dark spots and a richly contrasting interior, finished with three slender, downward curving tails that add an elegant, almost whimsical quality to each single flowered inflorescence. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid leaf scorch and must be avoided. Temperature: Cool grower. Daytime 5768F (1420C), nights 4554F