Vitekorchis excavata Mediocalcar glossy elliptic leaf and produces

glossy elliptic leaf and produces successive flowers on slender arching peduncles

dramatic contrast

but appear in succession

a distinctive characteristic that sets it apart from other Masdevallias

Vitekorchis excavata Mediocalcar glossy elliptic leaf and producesA species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing branched, arching spikes densely packed with small, cheerful flowers. The blooms feature rounded petals and a broad, bilobed lip with a distinctive excavated callus at the base a hallmark of the genus. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the thin leaves. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a cool grower that thrives with cool nights and good air