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Masdevallia aphanes is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms from spring to summer with a single 5 mm flower.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru at elevations around 1700 to 2000 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Obscure Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Luzama aphanes (Königer) Luer 2006