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Unkown Masdevallia

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by Ralla, Feb 3, 2009.

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  1. Feb 3, 2009 #1
    Ralla

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    I'm new to your forum but I already have a question.

    I just found this beauty at an orchid show. Unfortunately I don't have a name for it. Does anyone have a clue?

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    Cheers,

    Ralla
     
  2. Feb 3, 2009 #2
    Eddie729

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    Don't know about anyone else but I'm not seeing the picture.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2009 #3
    Ralla

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    No probs on my side...
     
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    Mary Jane

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    I see it but I don't know Masdies well at all. Hang in there Ralla, there are lots of people here who will be happy to help you!
    And welcome to the Forum!
     
  5. Feb 3, 2009 #5
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Hello Ralla! Welcome to OI!

    I don't know what it is. Do you know who the seller was?
     
  6. Feb 3, 2009 #6
    Ralla

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    Seller was a German orchid dealer named 'Eisenheimer'. I have asked him before buying but unfortunately he didn't know the name.

    As it was cheap, it was mine anyway ;) But it's always good to know more to understand the necessary conditions (e.g. cold, intermediate, warm).

    Cheers,

    Ralla
     
  7. Feb 3, 2009 #7
    Marni

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    Check it against M cocopatae. Here is an image of my plant.
    M.cocopatae.jpg
     
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    Ralla

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    Wow! This could be it!

    The flower is not as widely open as on your picture but the rest looks the same: hairy lip, shape of the petals, color, successive flowers.

    Thanks a lot.
     
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    Marni

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    Hey Ralla, you're welcome, hope you'll enjoy this forum and post more.
     
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    Ralla

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    Thanks Marni.

    Do you know anything more about this plant, e.g. where it comes from or what kind of conditions it favours?
     
  11. Feb 3, 2009 #11
    Eddie729

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    Interesting. I se the pics now but I couldn't see it earlier when I was at work. Glad you have your answer, Ralla. It's not one I'm familiar witrh.
     
  12. Feb 3, 2009 #12
    Marni

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    Ralla, the plant is from Bolivia near the town of Cocapata. It is from approx 2000 meters. It was described by Luer about 1997. I've grown it mounted for many years, perhaps a bit brighter than some masdevallias, but not much brighter. I haven't found it hard to grow. I may have originally grown it potted, but I don't exactly remember. I water with RO water and dilute fertilizer (160 ppm total) at every watering. Most of the year it is watered every morning. In the winter, the mounted plants get watered when they approach dryness or are just dry.
     
  13. Feb 4, 2009 #13
    Ralla

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    Thanks Marni.

    That explains the name :D 2000 m is not very high considering that they capitol of Bolivia is on 4000 m. I guess an intermediate approach may suit the plant best.

    Since I have to spend part of my time on biz trips I normally keep my Masdies potted. They don't dry out that fast.