New to Masdevallia. Question
 

hello all I'm new to this group of orchids and am looking to branch out but i don't want to branch out and not be able to take care of it lol.

So can you grow Masdevallia in the house i dont have the space for a greenhouse so i cannot do that.

If i can grow them in the house Tell me which plants to avoid trying and most importantly Which plants to try first! thanks a ton guys! :biggrin:

~Sam

Masd infracta
Masd nidifica
Masd princeps

Masd Copper Angel
Masd Dean Haas
Masd Sunset Jaguar 'Nightbreed'

All temp tolerant.

You don't need a greenhouse to grow masdies, infact I purposely keep them out of mine because it's to warm. Most common masdevallias are cool growing and like temps below room temp. Of course there are exceptions but just ask or research if your unsure. I wouldn't worry about that because most masdies you buy online or at a nursery most likely will be common hybrids that are easy to grow and find info on. Good luck:biggrin:

Thanks a lot! i am looking at a few hybrids They are Masdevallia Peach Fuzz (constricta syn urosalpinx X veitchiana)

Masdevallia Machu Picchu (ayabacana x coccinea)

Masdevallia Angel Tang (veitchiana 'Prince deGalle' AM/AOS x tonduzii 'Makawao')

Masdevallia Ken Dole (coccinea v. alba 'Snowbird; AM/AOS x tonduzii 'Makawao')

They are all from parkside orchids! i really love that place! do you know if these ones will be doable? not all of them at once i would want to try one before i bought more. but these are the plants i am looking at. thanks for the help!

I'm not sure about the hybrids you mentioned. They seem like they wouldn't be able to tolerate anything above 85 F.

The ones I mentioned definitely can.

My experience with any Masdie mixed with coccinea has been a mixed basket. One has almost completely died because the other things it was mixed with require a much cooler environment. The other one is doing ok, but it's rate of growth is extremely slow.

My suggestion would be to go with species that you definately know. The issue for me was that I assumed the other parts of the hybrids were more Intermediate to Warm growing. Take my experience and don't assume anything - know before you buy it.

Thanks guys i will find the ones mentioned and start with them!!! thanks for the advice! trust me i will be back with more questions,lol, Thanks!

The Masdevallia Dean Haas and the Copper Angel are my favorite of the ones you mentioned do you know where i can find them?

Sam

Try Lehua Orchids or Cal-Orchids.