Masdevallia erinacea 2in

Masdevallia erinacea (also known as the "hedgehog" orchid) is an extremely compact species with spiky leaves that resemble grass. Native to Panama, they produce red and yellow rounded blooms with a slightly fuzzy appearance. One of our personal favorites. It prefers med-high humidity with good air flow and will thrive in medium light. Cannot be allowed to dry out. A good candidate for vivariums and terrariums. Will stay compact (2 inches tall max).

Blooming size but will not arrive in bloom. Plant may be smaller than pictured. 

CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Long fiber sphagnum or fine bark LFS mix, potted or mounted.

Light: Medium - shade. If given ample water and humidity, some dappled direct light is tolerated but it generally prefers shady conditions.

Water: Water frequently in hot months before the media fully dries. Do not allow to dry out completely. Decrease in cold months and keep an eye out for rot. Water every day or every other day if mounted. 

Temp: Cool-warm (40F min, 85F max). 

Humidity: 60-80%, prefers high humidity. Ensure good air circulation. For terrarium growing, open and allow the vessel to "breathe" once a week or install a fan (for larger terrarium builds).

Fertilizing: 1/4 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Run clean tap water through the growing media once monthly to prevent salt buildup. Light feeders - less is more. 

Photo credit: Orchid Dynasty, By Photo by David J. Stang - source- David Stang. First published at ZipcodeZoo.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, https-//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61220519