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Masdevallia deceptrix is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in spring and fall with a single 1 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the coastal montane forest of Venezuela at elevations of 1200 to 1400 meters.
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Deceiving Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Alaticaulia deceptrix (Luer & Würstle) Luer 2006
