Dracula & Octopussy

Left: Masdevallia scitula, right: Encyclia cochleata
Left: Masdevallia scitula, right: Encyclia cochleata

Masdevallia are actually related to a similar genus named “Dracula”, guess why! Encyclia cochleata’s flowers are somewhat reminiscent of an octopus due to their tentacles, so this one has been baptised “Octopussy” 😉 What it lacks in color in comparison to it’s red, bloodsucking friend it compensates with it’s overwhelming perfume, which currently fills the entire bathroom!

Honi soit qui mal y pense!