Masdevallia Prince Charming Commelinaceae narrow leaves with prominent venation

narrow leaves with prominent venation and elegant upright growth habit

which have an articulated lip that is part of a pollination mechanism by flies

high humidity is essential — a terrarium or enclosed growing environment is ideal

The flowers display three sharply acuminate

Native to moist premontane rainforests from Nicaragua down to Ecuador

Masdevallia Prince Charming Commelinaceae narrow leaves with prominent venationA primary hybrid between Masd. angulata and Masd. veitchiana, combining the angular, sharply tailed sepals of the first parent with the bold, velvety texture and imposing flower size inherited from the second. The result is a striking, well proportioned bloom with elongated sepaline tails and a smooth, lustrous surface that catches the light beautifully. Light: 7080% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the thin leaves