Masdevallia Top Ten List

[gmdiaz]

Looking for recommendations for the top ten, must have, Masdevallia species or hybrids!

I am especially interested in the minis or super unusual ones.

I'd like to add a new one to my collection. . .looking for something really special.

I am seriously considering Andy's Masdevallia papillosa or the Masdevallia marthae or the Masdevallia filaria And the problem is, there are about ten other ones that I really like too.

Any thoughts?

[Becca]

Why choose between the three? I say buy 'em all! Hehe.....on a more serious note, I looked at all three links and they are all awesome! In my opinion I think the Masdevallia marthae is the more interesting one, followed by Masdevallia papillosa. I only have one NOID Masdevallia hybrid so I am of not much help!

[gmdiaz]

Hey, orchid buddy! Your opinion is always appreciated!!!!

Yes that marthae is veddy interestick, and it's not too big too!

Wonder why the papillosa is so expensive?

[Tom_in_PA]

I agree buy all 3....plus these 2 great mini masdies

Masdevallia erinacea
Masdevallia nidifica

[gmdiaz]

Originally Posted by Tom_in_PA

I agree buy all 3....plus these 2 great mini masdies

Masdevallia erinacea
Masdevallia nidifica

I've got the erinacea. . .and it IS one of my top ten faves for sure. I think there's a little yellow hybrid too but I haven't found it for sale YET.

I really love the nidifica. . .Andy has a sort of greenish one. It's soooo hard to tell from the pics but his looks different than your pic. I really think this one's cool. . .and it's tiny!

Masdevallia / ophioglossa (nidifica ssp ventricosa)

Thanks for you thoughts, Tom!

[Dorothy]

Once you are done ordering your TC's from Andy's -
Don't forget to check out J & L Orchids -
They have a nice list of masdies also J&L Orchids ~ Masdevallias

[gmdiaz]

Well, Dorothy, I THOUGHT I was done with my Andy's order but I JUST went back and added one more orchid.

Here's the final Masd cut: roflolol

Masd. Masdevallia marthae
Masdevallia / ophioglossa (nidifica ssp ventricosa)

I am not even going to look at J & L orchids, thank you very much! he he he

[Becca]

OMG! I love the Masd. ophioglossa! That is too cool looking! Nice Price too! I guess I have till Tuesday AM to add it to my order...now where should I pull the money from....lol

[gmdiaz]

Originally Posted by Becca

OMG! I love the Masd. ophioglossa! That is too cool looking! Nice Price too! I guess I have till Tuesday AM to add it to my order...now where should I pull the money from....lol

I really really really liked that one too! Beeeutiful soft colors.

[cb977]

Gwen, you should take a look at I.N. Komoda for Masdies.

They are known for "warmth-tolerant" Masdies but that's just "tolerant"...not actually warm growers.

Beautiful, healthy and not insanely priced