Masdevallia mendozae f. xanthina Encyclia mat-forming habit that produces numerous

mat-forming habit that produces numerous tiny solitary flowers nestled directly among the small

A collector's species prized for its unusual and dramatic floral architecture

paniculate inflorescence that can reach up to 3 meters in length

contrasting parallel striping

Masdevallia mendozae f. xanthina Encyclia mat-forming habit that produces numerousA floriferous epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and the yellow flowered form of Masd. mendozae, producing multiple simultaneous blooms on short scapes among compact, fleshy, ovate leaves. The tightly closed, tubular campanulate flowers feature a smooth sepaline surface with bold, corrugated longitudinal ridges and a small, downward pointing tail. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages