Masdevallia bonplandii
Also known as: Bonpland's Masdevallia or Masdevallia sulphurea Masdevallia endotrachys Masdevallia porcelliceps var. sulphurea Masdevallia coriacea ssp. bonplandii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Bonpland's Masdevallia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the French Botanist in South America in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single thick erect, terete shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.