Masd. decumana 'Nancy' CCE/AOS

[Goods14]

Thanks Ron. My growing area is a pretty constant 73/55, but I haven't been growing any of it long enough to notice how the constant temps would affect growth and flowering.

[ronaldhanko]

Your temps should be ideal. Perhaps the problem is a lack of humidity or air movement????

[Goods14]

Ron, I have no idea why, but I kill Masdies in a matter of days. I have various Lepanthes species growing in there both mounted and potted, Dracula olmosii mounted, a few Restrepias both mounted and potted, and a few Pleurothallis species. All of these grow well, and the ones that are large enough bloom.

I'm very tempted to give this one a try in either a net pot or a tiny unglazed clay pot because this is an incredibly beautiful species.

[ronaldhanko]

If you are growing the others, I would think you would do well with the Masdevallias, too. Perhaps a little more air movement for them would help. That has always seemed of extra importance to me with them in preventing leaf drop.

[Goods14]

Now that you mention it, the smaller plants are furthest away from the fan and protected by the other vegetation from strong air movement. I'll give one a try in a less protected place and see what happens. Thanks for all the advice!

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

Thanks, Rosie. Hope the new job is going well.

Thanks Ron,

Yes it is, but much more comunting leaving less time for Orchids and Orchid Board. I think I'm finding the balance though now

[ronaldhanko]

I know the job is more important but hate to see anything take you away from OB.

[rdlsreno]

Excellent growing! Congratulations!

Ramon

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks very much, Ramon.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

I know the job is more important but hate to see anything take you away from OB.

I now have one day a week working from home... this is only the third week of that, but I'm currently sitting on my sofa reading OB when I would usually be driving to work at this time. About to go and do some watering