Masdevallia mezae Guzmania with flowers opening in succession

with flowers opening in succession along the midrib of the leaf

This hybrid produces sequential blooms on sturdy stems

Best grown in a fine bark or sphagnum moss mix in a small plastic or net pot with excellent drainage

alongside a large

Maintain a 10-15°F day-night differential to encourage continuous blooming

Masdevallia mezae Guzmania with flowers opening in successionA striking epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on long, slender scapes well above the foliage. The three fully separated sepals each taper into extraordinarily long, rigid, filiform tails two projecting upward and one downward creating a dramatic trident like silhouette unlike almost any other species in the genus. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without