{"product_id":"masdevallia-buccinator-lito","title":"Masdevallia buccinator 'Lito'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia buccinator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Lito'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, clumping habit with single upright, leathery leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light, no direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist at all times. There are no pseudobulbs, so do not allow it to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA division of \u003cem\u003eMasdevallia buccinator\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lito', divided from an established plant. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warren Brookes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50689788379376,"sku":"MAS-228","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/masdevallia-buccinator-lito-flower.jpg?v=1793242832","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-buccinator-lito","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}