masdevallias

[eikon]

i just bought a couple masd.s and think i want some more. is there anything i should know, or does anyone have any advice about these odd little gems.

thanks,
jeff

[Rocinante]

There is a masde culture note sticky on this site, but off the top of my head... low light (like for Phals),cool temps (mountain growers),good air circulation, keep moist but not wet.

[jbigio]

You hit on my newest favorites (it changes with each new orchid) I have in my collection:
1 Madevallia Aquarius
1 Madevallia Cettic Forst (very fragent)
1 Masdevallia Charisma
1 Masdevallia floribunda x stroblii
2 Madevallia Mishanthral
5 Masdevallia Tala Sac (4 for sale)
2 Madevallia Ted Kohe Orange (1 for sale)
1 Masdevallia coccinea 'Dwarf Pink' x decumana Masdevallia Maui Jewle Hybrid

They need to be kept moist, low light, and feed monthly

[Vivienne]

jbigio - You have 2 of my Wish List Masds. Question... does your Celtic Frost change colors at different angles??

[jbigio]

Yes and the fragrance is great for a small plant. which two are you looking for?

[kmarch]

Masd Maui Jewel has a great spicy fragrance like cloves.

[Vivienne]

Masd. Celtic Frost and Masd. coccinea 'Dwarf Pink'. I just picked up Masd. Maui Jewel and a Masd rex c guttulata yesterday. Love them!

[Vivienne]

Kevin - that's cool. Mine should bloom within the next couple of days!

[jbigio]

These are some that are in bloom now

[Vivienne]

very awesome!
Here's the Masd. rex x guttulata that I bought yesterday.

I need to get a better pic - the colors are washed out on this one.

[Vivienne]

Here's a better picture.

Masd. rex x guttulata

[jbigio]

Kevin
my maui hasn't bloomed yet but thats good to know thanks

[kmarch]

The species that makes Maui Jewel fragrant is Masd glandulosa. It's also a cute small species with purple warty bumps inside the flower. Neat little species.

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by jbigio

You hit on my newest favorites (it changes with each new orchid) I have in my collection:
1 Madevallia Aquarius
1 Madevallia Cettic Forst (very fragent)
1 Masdevallia Charisma
1 Masdevallia floribunda x stroblii
2 Madevallia Mishanthral
5 Masdevallia Tala Sac (4 for sale)
2 Madevallia Ted Kohe Orange (1 for sale)
1 Masdevallia coccinea 'Dwarf Pink' x decumana Masdevallia Maui Jewle Hybrid

They need to be kept moist, low light, and feed monthly

Here is my attempt to raise a Masdevallia Aquarius...

[Vivienne]

Love it John - Nice Job!

[jbigio]

Looks great I love these little guys

[Rocinante]

It's a beauty, I cant wait for it to open up more fully!

[Bolero]

Masdevallias are to me the most amazing genus. I really love them, just a shame it gets so hot here in summer. I have to move them around in the heat so they don't get too warm (like today).

Some of the flowers in this thread are truly stunning.

[Rocinante]

I think I agree, Masdevallias are truly fascinating!

[articuno75]

John~What medium are you using for you Aquarius?

[solay]

Oh, I had one of those that I bought at a home and garden show years ago. The I put it in the bathroom and it grew and grew. I think it was in a 6"or 8" pot. Then I decided to put it outside in the sun cause it wasn't blooming. Sure enough, it died. Then I bought several small different colored ones and put them in a single pot. Boy was it pretty. Yet again they rotted and died. Too much water maybe.

My question is are Masdevallias easy to grow and will it survive in a GH. I read or heard somewhere they come in cool or warm growers. Is this true? Would like to try them again in the GH. All the ones on this thread are pretty. Love to try to get a rainbow of colors in a single pot again. plus I didn't know there were fragrant ones.
See I learn something everyday here. Thanks.

[fred]

did someone say Masdevallia


this ones called King of Kings I have added on the back from Geeks

Masdevallia Culture link
Masdevallia Culture notes

there are some cool growing Masd and some that like warmth I grow all mine in a enclosed orchid house with fans for air movement with air vents that I can open and close the roof has laser light ( clear ) with 70 % shade cloth no direct sun light at all.

[articuno75]

The culture notes seem to be more for the cool growing types. What about the warm growing types?

[jbigio]

Jenny did you get your plant?
Joe

[fred]

try this one Jenny from Carter and Holmes Orchids
Masdevallia Orchid Care - Carter and Holmes Orchids Culture

[articuno75]

Originally Posted by jbigio

Jenny did you get your plant?
Joe

Oh YES!!! And it's the cutest little booger! I haven't got the chance to post about it yet, as with all the other 'chids that I got the past two days...(so much for temporary hiatus ) LOL!!!

Thanks Joe, it's awesome!!!

[shiningrock]

I've got one too. It's name is Angel Tears. And there is a new growth on it and it's quite plump. Could it be a spike? Will I see it flowering soon? I've had it for four months and this would be the first flower for me. Here are some pics of the new growth.

[jbigio]

Its hard to tell from the pic but I think its a new leaf not a spike but thats good too

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by articuno75

John~What medium are you using for you Aquarius?

Jenny, sorry not to answer sooner, but I'm working heavy hours lately. I only have time to check in once a day late at night (when I should be in bed). My Massie is still in the same pot it was in when I bought it. Although no longer in flower, it is still doing well with new growth, so I havent re-potted yet. It is currently potted in sphag, and I guess that's the medium it likes, so when I re-pot that's what I'll use. It likes the wetness, but not soggy. Low light with good air circulation.

[articuno75]

Thanks John It didn't look like it from the pic, that's why I asked.

[articuno75]

I got this plant on Wed. 4/30/2008 and it looks great! The only thing I have a question about is the black on the base of the plant. Is that normal pigmentation? I don't know, being a newbie Masdie owner and all. I checked the roots cause we had a freeze advisory over the couple of days that this would have been in transit. Roots look fantastic and have new growths. Hopefully it stays alive for me and blooms. (I REALLY wanted this plant !!!) I can scratch one more off of the wish list !!!

[jbigio]

The black on the base of the leaves is normal the black pices in the moss is fern. I check every plant before shipping so i know yours is ok. Keep it moist (I water about every other day) and med light and you should be fine

Joe

[patlee]

I got mine on 5-1 which was perfect timing because I had an absolutely nightmarish day at work! Like Jenny, another plant is crossed off the wish list, but the only problem with that is that when one disappears, at least another two take its place There are just too many orchids out there I haven't grown yet...I know you all understand

[articuno75]

Gotcha Joe, thanks ! So far it's doing really well and I've been watering every other day. I have it with my Phals and the fan is a blowing away. The leave have relaxed and it looks really good.

Patlee~ I know exactly what you're talking about. My list never dwindles.