Masdevallia magaliana Laeliocattleya producing a single arching peduncle

producing a single arching peduncle from a solitary leaf

producing solitary

Floral Characteristics: The wide

heavily textured flowers with a magnificent presence

best grown in a hanging basket or elevated pot to allow the long pendant spikes to cascade freely

Masdevallia magaliana Laeliocattleya producing a single arching peduncleA large, showstopping epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, bearing solitary flowers on sturdy scapes. The voluminous, lacquered campanulate flower is dominated by an enormous forward curving dorsal sepal with an exceptionally long sweeping tail, flanked by lateral sepals with gracefully drooping tails and a contrasting yellow lip. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without