Masdevallia trautmanniana Maxillaria recurved sepals in deep orange-amber

recurved sepals in deep orange-amber tones

The twisted

It is a vigorous and rewarding grower that blooms reliably under intermediate-warm or warm conditions

three-lobed lip with undulate margins and intricate purple veining on a white ground

a specialized adaptation for pollination by small insects

Masdevallia trautmanniana Maxillaria recurved sepals in deep orange-amberA rare and sought after intermediate cool species from Ecuador, Masd. trautmanniana is named in honor of Trautmann and is seldom available in cultivation. Its scarcity reflects both the difficulty of its production and the high demand it commands among serious Masdevallia collectors. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid damage to its fine foliage and must be avoided. Temperature: Intermediate Cool grower. Daytime 5768F (1420C),