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.

Altitude
1100 - 3750 m
0
2500
Flower Size
2.5 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large

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.

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