Masdevallia erinacea Size:2" Pot Avoid letting pseudobulbs shrivel excessively

Avoid letting pseudobulbs shrivel excessively

Avoid watering directly in the center of the plant as standing foliage in the center can lead to rot

When it comes time to water you can either soak the moss on the mount for 10-15 minutes in body of water or run it under a faucet in short bursts until the moss feels fully re-hydrated and has a sponge-like texture

requiring only occasional watering (allowing the soil to dry out between waterings) and a well-draining potting mix

This particular variety is renowned for its striking flowers

Masdevallia erinacea Size:2" Pot Avoid letting pseudobulbs shrivel excessivelyMasdevallia erinacea, often nicknamed the Hedgehog Masdevallia for its fuzzy, hedgehoglike blooms, is a miniature epiphytic orchid species native to Central America (Costa Rica, Panama) and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador) at altitudes of about 7001,400 m. The plant forms a compact tuft of narrow leaves, with each new growth bearing a single striking flower just above the foliage. The flowers are small (around ~1 cm diameter) with yellow to