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Masdevallia hercules is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in spring and fall with a single 5 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in eastern slopes of the Andes of southeastern Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1300 to 2200 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Hercules Flower Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Megema hercules (Luer & Andreetta) Luer 2006