Masdevallia filaria in bloom

[ula]

I really want to grow some Masdies, so I got this one ( thought it was so cute). I really hope this one will make it; right now about half the flower buds abort- any tips?
Thanks for looking.

[DeaC]

Knowing your culture would be useful and have you read about it's needs? I love the blooms as well.

[No-Pro-mwa]

I have read and been told that they need air movement. My hirtzii has bloomed before then this winter it started blasting it's buds. I am thinking it may have been the air. I'm still not sure however.

[ula]

Sorry, I grow it in a "cookie jar" type terrarium, spray well with rainwater as soon as the live moss on top feels dry (about every 3 days), temp. max this time of year is 68F (20C) and min. 65F (18C).
The bottom of the jar is filled with gravel for drainage and I always try to have it a bit wet for extra humidity. I had my setup on a windowsill for a while, and I'm thinking that the morning sun might have been too strong. I'm not sure the air movement is enough- should I set up a mini-fan?

[No-Pro-mwa]

I'm going to say Yes. I myself am still working on this species. I have a mini fan I have been running on mine and if the wind blows it come's into the window. Yes my house is not so very air tight.

I have a couple I have to water every day. I am a slave to these Masde's, why do I want them? Oh and I have a humidifier running 24/7 over the top of them that I have to fill twice a day.....holy cow I'm dumb.

[ula]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

I'm going to say Yes. I myself am still working on this species. I have a mini fan I have been running on mine and if the wind blows it come's into the window. Yes my house is not so very air tight.

I have a couple I have to water every day. I am a slave to these Masde's, why do I want them? Oh and I have a humidifier running 24/7 over the top of them that I have to fill twice a day.....holy cow I'm dumb.

I applaud your persistence then .
I'm starting easy with just one (killed micro-mini last year) and I'll see how it goes. Wish me luck: I have a nini-fan, heating mat and a small LED plant light at my disposal in hope this one will make it.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Well thanks, but I'm not sure I do. I do wish you luck, mine hasn't been all bad I have bloomed 3 now. So there not totally unhappy.

[ula]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Well thanks, but I'm not sure I do. I do wish you luck, mine hasn't been all bad I have bloomed 3 now. So there not totally unhappy.

Congrats on your efforts, and thank you for the well wishes. I think my Masdie is doing better off the windowsill, so I'm guessing it was a tad too hot there (there are more flower buds growing out that seem fine).

[No-Pro-mwa]

[QUOTE=ula;747175]Congrats on your efforts, and thank you for the well wishes. I think my Masdie is doing better off the windowsill, so I'm guessing it was a tad too hot there (there are more flower buds growing out that seem fine).[/QUOTE

Good for you. do post pictures when it blooms. I have just noticed a new thing starting on my spike that's blooming on my Redwing. I need to post pictures of them.

[harpspiel]

Keep in mind that with the mini fan your humidity may drop drastically, and you may have to step up your watering schedule. Cool growers tend to need a significant night temperature drop, and Masdevallia filaria is listed as a cool-cold grower. That may be why the buds are blasting.