I recently bought my first Masdie:
Masdevallia zahlbrucknerii
I'm posting a pic of the whole plant along with a close-up of what I think MAY be a bud. I have no idea what to look for on this type of plant so I'm hoping one of you can help me...
If you are referring to the purple/dark stemmed thing leading out down towards the roots, I would have to say you are right! Get excited!! That's great!
I love it Sue!!! Its great! Such a tiny thing! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
By the way, I found my post on the M. floribunda, its in this subforum.
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