Masdevallia ariasii Epidendrum and the pouch is deep

and the pouch is deep and well-inflated

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern with fine sphagnum moss

Best grown in small pots with fine bark mix

from which it gets its name

Masdevallia ariasii Epidendrum and the pouch is deepAn attractive Ecuadorian species featuring flowers with characteristic tubular form and elongated sepals. Successive blooms emerge from compact plants, making this intermediate to warm growing species particularly valuable for collectors seeking heat tolerant Masdevallia. Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade. Protect from direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Temperature: Intermediate to warm grower. Daytime 68 82F (20 28C), nighttime 59