Masdevallia xanthina red Ceratostema Distinctive Leaves: Its common name

Distinctive Leaves:  Its common name "cup leafs" often refers to the shape of the sheaths enclosing the ramicauls or the slightly concave nature of the leaves themselves

it reliably blooms annually

ideally between 50% and 75%

A slender reed-stem orchid native to the forests of Ecuador

Masdevallia xanthina red Ceratostema Distinctive Leaves: Its common nameA striking red form selection of Masd. xanthina, prized for its intense floral expression within this miniature cool growing species. Its compact habit and tolerance for enclosed environments make it equally well suited for terrarium culture or traditional cool house growing. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid damage to its fine foliage and must be avoided. Temperature: Cool grower. Daytime 5565F (1318C), nights 4554F (712C).