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Plant Profile: Masdevallia

Taxonomy: Masdevallia

Names

Masd, Tailed Orchid, Tailed Orchids

  • Photo of Masdevallia (Masdevallias)

Phonetic Spelling:maz-de-VAL-lee-uh

Genus:Masdevallia

Species:

Family:Orchidaceae

This orchid, indigenous to Central and South America, is quite delicate and thrives in environments with high humidity and cooler temperatures, which can pose challenges for cultivation.

Masdevallia Feature Summary

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Tags

#epiphytic
#orchid
#difficult to grow
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Masdevallia Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Epiphyte

Masdevallia Whole Plant Traits

Masdevallia: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Masdevallia Leaves

Masdevallia: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Masdevallia Stem

Masdevallia: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes