Masdevallia karelii Lockhartia This sprawling orchid

This sprawling orchid

rounded frontal lobe and a central callus with contrasting dark spotting

The foliage displays an attractive deep green coloration with a subtle sheen

Each bloom features an erect triangular dorsal sepal

Masdevallia karelii Lockhartia This sprawling orchidA charming miniature species whose flowers display the triangular sepaline tube and slender elongated tails typical of the genus, each carried singly on upright inflorescences that rise in succession from the base of the plant throughout the year. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun exposure causes immediate leaf scorch and must be avoided. Temperature: Cool grower. Daytime 5768F (1420C), nights 4554F (712C). A marked day night