Masdevallia virgo-cuencae Mapinguari and high humidity requirements make

and high humidity requirements make it an ideal candidate for a well-ventilated terrarium setup

Cooler night temperatures around 10-15°C (50-59°F) are beneficial for optimal growth and flowering

A reed-stem epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America

It is sensitive to cold

Masdevallia virgo-cuencae Mapinguari and high humidity requirements makeA species with a remarkable story of discovery: first found by Father ngel Andreetta and cultivated in Paute alongside other Masdevallias from the surroundings of Cuenca, it was named virgo cuencae the Latin rendering of chola cuencana, in honor of the women of Cuenca. In 1992, Jos Portilla rediscovered it during a scientific expedition in the province of Morona Santiago, at 850 meters, confirming its place in Ecuador's orchid flora. Light: Grow under