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Masdevallia excelsior is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring with a single 2 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Ecuador at elevations of 1500 to 2300 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 Outstanding Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Alaticaulia excelsior (Luer & Andreetta) Luer 2006