Masdevallia mezae Guzmania do not allow it to

do not allow it to dry out

intensely saturated flowers on a tiny

A 10–15°F nighttime drop in autumn helps trigger blooming cycles

with flowers opening in succession along the midrib of the leaf

never allow the roots to dry out between waterings

Masdevallia mezae Guzmania do not allow it toA striking epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on long, slender scapes well above the foliage. The three fully separated sepals each taper into extraordinarily long, rigid, filiform tails two projecting upward and one downward creating a dramatic trident like silhouette unlike almost any other species in the genus. Light: 7080% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without