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09-03-2007, 02:16 PM
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Masdevallia NOID
I was at the grocery store yesterday and saw this on the shelf next to some other potted plants with no price tag or ID, but I had to have it, so into the cart it went, the price ended up to be what I thought was very cheap,$12.00, does anyone have any idea to its ID? Does it have any special care needs? I live in Southern Calif.
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09-03-2007, 02:24 PM
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 You found THAT at a grocery store? 
It's gorgeous!!! |
09-03-2007, 08:06 PM
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yes, I can understand why you are lucky! 
Good buy. |
09-03-2007, 08:27 PM
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Wow!! Good luck with it. It's a beauty.
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09-03-2007, 09:56 PM
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Thank you all for the comments, they also had a Paph Maudi but I was short on cash or I would have bought that one too, I went there for food not orchids. I'm still looking for some care info, I am assuming it will grow in my conditions or the grocery store would not have had it for sale, right?
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09-03-2007, 10:53 PM
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It looks like a hybrid of Masdevallia veitchiana or even possibly the species itself. Either way, it's a heck of a bargain! I have a M. veitchiana ready to open and will post a picture so you can compare.
As far as culture goes, it is a relatively cool grower, and should never dry out completely. It would probably thrive next to a swamp cooler. I grow very similar plants outdoors year-round here in San Jose, protected from rain and frost, of course.
Great Buy!
Regards,
Rick
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09-04-2007, 03:02 PM
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You found that WHERE!! For how much!! Actually the price is not bad at all. A few dollars lower than you would probably find it on line. Good find. May your luck continue.
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09-04-2007, 03:09 PM
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I wish they have orchids like that here in the UK Supermarkets! Well done on your lucky find.
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10-02-2007, 04:52 PM
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 Ditto! The choice of chids in our supermarkets is limited to say the least! And not at that price either! |
10-02-2007, 04:57 PM
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Food or orchids...come on now that's a no brainer 
Great find and price too  |
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