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lueddemanniana
cupped sepals taper into slender elongated tails
Daytime temperatures of 55–65°F (13–18°C) and nighttime lows of 46–54°F (8–12°C)
notable for its striking pseudobulbs and growth habit
ideally 80-85% in summer
Masdevallia melanoxantha Araceae lueddemannianaA slender epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on erect scapes. The tightly closed, cylindrical tube is formed by fully fused sepals with bold corrugated longitudinal ridges, the dorsal sepal extending into a long, dark, arching tail while the small frontal opening reveals a strikingly contrasting yellow lip and column. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without
