Masdevallia portillae Barbosella Use a coarse

Use a coarse

often near water

a Warm grower with a minimum tolerance around 60°F (16°C)

typically reaching up to 30-50 cm (12-20 inches) in height

Masdevallia portillae Barbosella Use a coarseA graceful miniature species endemic to Ecuadorian cloud forests, producing slender, pendulous flowers on arching ramicauls. The three sepals converge into a narrow, fusiform silhouette with short, pointed tails, giving the bloom an elegant, closed appearance reminiscent of a suspended teardrop. The sepaline surface is smooth and slightly glossy, with a delicate, refined texture characteristic of the species. Light: 7080% shade cloth; bright indirect