Pleurothallis penelops Mapinguari though considered moderately challenging to

though considered moderately challenging to grow successfully

this hybrid inherits the best traits from both parents

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

The compact growth habit and successive blooming create a dramatic display close to the foliage

Pleurothallis penelops Mapinguari though considered moderately challenging toA 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