Masdevallia buccinator 'Lito'

Masdevallia buccinator, the "Horn Blower" Masdevallia, takes its name from its swollen lateral sepals, which puff out like the cheeks of a bugler. The sepals are inflated above the middle and held tightly together, forming a deep tube that is unusual in the genus. Described by Reichenbach and Warszewicz in 1854, it comes from oak forest at 2,500–2,600 m in Santander, Colombia.

'Lito' carries clear yellow flowers with a greenish tint, a light brown blush at the base of the sepal tube and long, slender yellow-green tails.

About this plant

• Flowers: Inflated, horn-like flowers around 7–8 cm long including the tails, carried on upright stems up to about 23 cm. Two flowers are often open at once. Flowers in spring.
• Plant: Compact, clumping habit with single upright, leathery leaves.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool, 3°C – 18°C. This is a high-elevation Andean species. It needs cool nights and is not suited to warm climates, so avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered light, no direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. There are no pseudobulbs, so do not allow it to dry out.
• Humidity & air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

What you'll receive

A division of Masdevallia buccinator 'Lito', divided from an established plant. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.