Masdevallia ephelota

Also known as: The Freckled Masdevallia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Freckled Masdevallia is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.