One unusuall species, Masdevallia caesia, has fleshy straped shaped leaves that hang pendently. Peak flowering is in winter and spring. The flowers are triangular and occur singly or in racemose inflorescences. The sepals are variously connate and commonly with tails.

How do you get masdevallia to bloom?

Light: Bright diffused light is necessary to bring Masdevallia into bloom; this can include a little sun (not direct sunlight) for up to two hours a day. Water: Unlike some orchids that require a drying out period, Masdevallia grow throughout the entire year and must be kept evenly moist.

How do you care for masdevallia orchids?

Masdevallia like moisture at the roots as they don't have pseudobulbs to store water but you have to be careful the potting mix doesn't become soggy. I let mine slightly dry between watering and think they can handle the slightly drier more than I first thought so don't over water.