First orchid show was great!

[tom499]

Been to my first show at the local orchid club. Got my name down on their list and will be going to their next monthly meeting

Had quite a few conversations about growing orchids (as you do ) and picked up some tasty tips.

there was no way i was going to leave empty handed of course i purchased a masdevallia, there was a big stall, and i had been talking to the owners about other orchids and they had given me loads of advice, and the mas. flowers just looked amazing.

They told me i have to grow it in a greenhouse, not indoors, as they need constant good humidity. I can provide them this, but it can get cold out there, so i wondered if anyone had any easy cheap ways of giving an orchid those same high humidity levels indoors.

at the moment i am going to settle for a plastic bag over the top but this is abit ugly.

i will post a picture and its full name later, once i've translated it

[Vivienne]

tom - it's so hard to go to a show and not buy anything. I doubt there are any of us that have managed that one.

I look forward to responses on this thread as I recently purchased 2 little masdevallia and am in the same position as you are. So far so good. Lots of new leaves but thus far no new blooms. Just how much humidity to they need?

[fred]

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/orc...uer-notes.html

I hope this link help with your questions

I would bring orchids home as well.

Its hard not to

[tom499]

Thankyou for the culture notes fred 60-80 humidity is alot, i think i would have trouble providing that in my greenhouse. I would prefer to keep it inside, as i can ensure it gets the temperatures it needs throughout the year, do you reckon a humidity tray and misting daily would be enough?

[fred]

tom499
most of us here in Tassie grow Masd in our orchid houses I dont know of any growers here that grow them inside the house.

If you look at my new orchid house I can grow masd well in there.

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/gen...ng-spaces.html

If you want to grow the plant inside thats fine also.

[tom499]

masdevallia mary stall x kimbawana x copper angel

quite a mouth full after seeing the display they are officially my new favourite orchid!! although i would also like some disa's too

i've got the masd. on a pile of stones with water, should help, and im gonna see about gettin a fan just to help with air movement in my room.