Pleurothallis penelops Mapinguari while small flowers emerge flush

while small flowers emerge flush against the leaf blade with triangular sepals and compact contrasting petals and lip

Its moderate temperature tolerance makes it an approachable species for collectors expanding their Masdevallia collection beyond strictly cool-growing requirements

Temperature: 45–72°F (7–22°C)

this hybrid inherits the best traits from both parents

Pleurothallis penelops Mapinguari while small flowers emerge flushA miniature species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, with a distinctive tubular, channeled leaf that sheathes the plant base. A solitary flower emerges from within, with a globose ribbed synsepal, a recurved dorsal sepal, and a small lip with a white column an unusual and intriguing bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the upright, tubular foliage. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a cool to