A masdie that not only didn't die but bloomed

[Ross]

Paul, I think others aren't "getting it!" We have the wrong temps over the year to do very well with Masdie's. I am on your side. I have a Maxillaria that does sort of OK, but no biggie - no blossoms. Masdie's are out for me. And my temps may be a bit cooler than yours (by a degree or two.)

[shakkai]

Ross/Paul, I understand completely about having the wrong temps for things.... For example, I really struggle to keep some of my Phals alive - its just not warm enough for them here. Anytime anyone suggests something that grows best with even a hint of warm conditions, I know its not right for me, though I have given some a go with mixed success. The highest, high temp this week in the middle of summer is 19C/66F, most days it is 17C/63F. So for me, even 'Intermediate' conditions are sometimes a stretch!

Makes your accomplishment with this Masdie all the more impressive!

[Tindomul]

Shakkai, I am now interested to know what the average temp or your coldest month is. Does this mean you grow Masdies and other cool growing species?

[shakkai]

Tin, In order to not hijack the thread, I've created my response here: Average temps/growing conditions

[Oscarman]

Good work Paul.

How does that saying go....
That which you do not kill makes you stronger (!?)

[cb977]

Way to go, Paul!

I know what you mean about wanting the cooler grower because of the intense colors they get. I have found that Masd zahlbruckneri grew well for me...it's dead now but I take the credit for that one

I was able to find "warm-growing" Masdies at I.N. Komoda Orchids. They haven't bloomed yet, haven't had them for very long and most of them were in compots but they are all doing much better than I was expecting!
One of the group came to me in bud and those blooms lasted for weeks.

I. N. KOMODA ORCHIDS

If you have any questions, email them. I was in contact with Ivan Komoda with lots of questions before we placed our order and he was a very very nice man
All the plants we ordered, including Miltonia were top-notch quality too.

[Tindomul]

Glad to hear you liked them Sue! That makes me feel better about possibly ordering from them in the future.

[whygreenberg]

Amen to that, Tindo! I have definitely considered ordering from them.

[cb977]

I really really liked them!
Ivan was so helpful and patient with me and the plants are outstanding. You know I always repot everything on arrival and I found every one of the plants in perfect condition.

[quiltingwacko]

I have a Restrepia in a north kitchen window right over the sink. It is very happy there and blooms almost continuously. So I bought a Masdie too. Now I have to check and see if it is a hybrid. I am sure it is fine right now, since Hausermann's still has custody.