Masdevallia tovarensis Gongora solitary flowers on a short

solitary flowers on a short terminal inflorescence

which creates commanding presence that makes it a standout specimen in any collection

inadvertently aiding in the pollination process as they engage with the flowers

Avoid direct sun

acute leaf with a narrowly cuneate base that blooms at any time of the year on rect to arching

Masdevallia tovarensis Gongora solitary flowers on a shortNamed after Tovar, the Venezuelan locality where it was first collected, Masd. tovarensis is one of the few warm tolerant species in the genus making it accessible to growers who cannot maintain the cool conditions required by most Masdevallias. Its pristine white flowers, produced in clusters on branching stems, have made it one of the most recognized and widely grown species in the genus. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid