FAQs About Masdevallia Orchids
As a plant enthusiast, I’ve spent time exploring various orchid species, and one that stands out to me is Masdevallia. These orchids are incredibly captivating due to their unique flowers and relatively specific care requirements. Over time, I’ve had a lot of questions come up about these plants, so I’ve compiled some frequently asked questions to help both newcomers and seasoned gardeners alike.
What is a Masdevallia Orchid?
Masdevallia orchids are part of the large orchid family and are known for their vibrant, unusual flowers. The blooms typically come in a variety of colors, including bright reds, oranges, purples, and yellows. Their flowers have a triangular shape that makes them easily recognizable. Originating from cloud forests in Central and South America, these orchids thrive in cool, moist environments. They’re popular among orchid collectors and enthusiasts for their eye-catching appearance and fascinating growth habits.
A Glimpse into the World of Masdevallia
- Masdevallia abbreviata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia acaroi Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia acauda Vierling & W.Zimm.bis
- Masdevallia acrochordonia Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia adamsii Luer
- Masdevallia adrianae Luer
- Masdevallia aenigma Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia agaster Luer
- Masdevallia aguirrei Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia akemiana Königer & Sijm
- Masdevallia albella Luer & Teague
- Masdevallia alexandri Luer
- Masdevallia alismifolia Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia alphonsiana L.E.Matthews
- Masdevallia × alvaroi Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia amabilis Rchb.f. & Warsz.
- Masdevallia amaluzae Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia amanda Rchb.f. & Warsz.
- Masdevallia ametroglossa Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia amoena Luer
- Masdevallia amplexa Luer
- Masdevallia ampullacea Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia amsleri (Luer & Jenny) Pfahl
- Masdevallia anceps Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia andreae P.Ortiz
- Masdevallia andreettana Luer
- Masdevallia andresiana Luer & Maduro
- Masdevallia anemone Luer
- Masdevallia anfracta Königer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia angulata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia angulifera Rchb.f. ex Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia anisomorpha Garay
- Masdevallia anomala Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia antonii Königer
- Masdevallia aphanes Königer
- Masdevallia apoloae (Luer & Sijm) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia apparitio Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia aptera Luer & L.O’Shaughn.
- Masdevallia arangoi Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia ariasii Luer
- Masdevallia arminii Linden & Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia assurgens Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia asterotricha Königer
- Masdevallia atahualpa Luer
- Masdevallia attenuata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia audax Königer
- Masdevallia aurea Luer
- Masdevallia aureoportensis (Luer & J.Leathers) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia aurorae Luer & M.W.Chase
- Masdevallia ayabacana Luer
- Masdevallia bangii Schltr.
- Masdevallia barbozae (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia barlaeana Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia barrowii Luer
- Masdevallia bastantei Collantes, Incah. & C.Martel
- Masdevallia beckendorfii Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia bellissima BogarÃn, Pupulin & Karremans
- Masdevallia belua Königer & D’Aless.
- Masdevallia bennettii Luer
- Masdevallia berthae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia bicolor Poepp. & Endl.
- Masdevallia bicornis Luer
- Masdevallia biflora Regel
- Masdevallia boliviensis Schltr.
- Masdevallia bonplandii Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia bottae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia bourdetteana Luer
- Masdevallia brachyantha Schltr.
- Masdevallia brachyura F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia brenneri Luer
- Masdevallia britoi E.M.Pessoa & Karremans
- Masdevallia brockmuelleri Luer
- Masdevallia bryophila Luer
- Masdevallia buccinator Rchb.f. & Warsz.
- Masdevallia bucculenta Luer
- Masdevallia bulbophyllopsis Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia burianii Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia burzlaffiana Königer
- Masdevallia cacodes Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia caesia Roezl
- Masdevallia calagrasalis Luer
- Masdevallia calcarata Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia calocalix Luer
- Masdevallia calochrysos Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia caloptera Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia calosiphon Luer
- Masdevallia calura Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia campyloglossa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia cardiantha Königer
- Masdevallia carmenensis Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia carnosa Königer
- Masdevallia carpishica Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia carrilloana P.Ortiz
- Masdevallia carruthersiana F.Lehm. ex Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia castor Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia catapheres Königer
- Masdevallia caudata Lindl.
- Masdevallia caudivolvula Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia cerastes Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia chaetostoma Luer
- Masdevallia chaparensis T.Hashim.
- Masdevallia chasei Luer
- Masdevallia chaucana Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia cheloglossa Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia chimboensis Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia choccei Dalström
- Masdevallia chontalensis Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia christae Königer
- Masdevallia chuspipatae Luer & Teague
- Masdevallia cinnamomea Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia citrinella Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia civilis Rchb.f. & Warsz.
- Masdevallia clandestina Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia cleistogama Luer
- Masdevallia cloesii Luer
- Masdevallia cocapatae Luer, Teague & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia coccinea Linden ex Lindl.
- Masdevallia collantesii D.E.Benn. & Christenson
- Masdevallia collina L.O.Williams
- Masdevallia colossus Luer
- Masdevallia concinna Königer
- Masdevallia condorensis Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia constricta Poepp. & Endl.
- Masdevallia copiosa Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia corazonica Schltr.
- Masdevallia cordeliana Luer
- Masdevallia corderoana F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia coriacea Lindl.
- Masdevallia corinnea Archila, Jiménez Rodr. & Véliz
- Masdevallia corniculata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia cosmia Königer
- Masdevallia cracens (Luer, Sijm & V.N.M.Rao) Pfahl
- Masdevallia cranion Luer
- Masdevallia crassicaudis Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia crescenticola F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia cretata Luer
- Masdevallia cucullata Lindl.
- Masdevallia cuprea Lindl.
- Masdevallia cupularis Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia curtipes Barb.Rodr.
- Masdevallia cyclotega Königer
- Masdevallia cylix Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia dalessandroi Luer
- Masdevallia dalstroemii Luer
- Masdevallia datura Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia davisii Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia deburghgraevei Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia deceptrix Luer & Würstle
- Masdevallia decumana Königer
- Masdevallia deformis Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia dejonghei (Luer & Sijm) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia delhierroi Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia delphina Luer
- Masdevallia demissa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia deniseana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia descendens Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia dickinsoniana Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia dimorphotricha Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia discoidea Luer & Würstle
- Masdevallia discolor Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia don-quijote Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia dorisiae Luer
- Masdevallia doucetteana Pfahl
- Masdevallia draconis Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia dreisei Luer
- Masdevallia dryada Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia dubbeldamii Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia dudleyi Luer
- Masdevallia dunstervillei Luer
- Masdevallia dura Luer
- Masdevallia dynastes Luer
- Masdevallia eburnea Luer & Maduro
- Masdevallia ecallosa Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia echo Luer
- Masdevallia ejiriana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia elachys Luer
- Masdevallia elegans Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia elephanticeps Rchb.f. & Warsz.
- Masdevallia emieliana Dalström, Deburghgr. & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia empusa Luer
- Masdevallia encephala Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia ensata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia epallax Königer
- Masdevallia ephelota Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia estradae Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia eucharis Luer
- Masdevallia eumeces Luer
- Masdevallia eumeliae Luer
- Masdevallia eurynogaster Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia excelsior Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia exilipes Schltr.
- Masdevallia expers Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia exquisita Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia eyrei J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia falcago Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia fasciata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia fenestralis Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia fenestrellata Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia ferrusii (Luer) Pfahl
- Masdevallia figueroae Luer
- Masdevallia filaria Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia flaveola Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia floribunda Lindl.
- Masdevallia foetens Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia fonsecae Königer
- Masdevallia formosa Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia fosterae Luer
- Masdevallia fractiflexa F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia fragrans Woolward
- Masdevallia frilehmannii Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia fuchsii Luer
- Masdevallia fulvescens Rolfe
- Masdevallia garciae Luer
- Masdevallia gargantua Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia gastrodes Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia geminiflora P.Ortiz
- Masdevallia gemmula (Luer & V.N.M.Rao) Pfahl
- Masdevallia gentianoides Luer & J.Leathers
- Masdevallia gerhardii Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia gilbertoi Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia glandulosa Königer
- Masdevallia glomerosa Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia gloriae Luer & Maduro
- Masdevallia gloriosa Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia gnoma H.R.Sweet
- Masdevallia goettfertiana Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia goliath Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia graminea Luer
- Masdevallia guayanensis Lindl.
- Masdevallia guerrieroi Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia gutierrezii Luer
- Masdevallia guttulata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia harlequina Luer
- Masdevallia hartman-filii Luer, Hirtz & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia hartmanii Luer
- Masdevallia heideri Königer
- Masdevallia helenae Luer
- Masdevallia helgae Königer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia henniae Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia hercules Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia herradurae F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia heteroptera Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia hians Linden & Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia hieroglyphica Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia hirtzii Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia hortensis Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia hortilankesteriani Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia hubeinii Luer & Würstle
- Masdevallia hydrae Luer
- Masdevallia hylodes Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia hymenantha Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia hystrix Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia icterina Königer
- Masdevallia idae Luer & M.Arias
- Masdevallia ignea Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia immensa Luer
- Masdevallia impostor Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia inamoena (Luer & Sijm) Pfahl
- Masdevallia indecora Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia infracta Lindl.
- Masdevallia ingridiana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia instar Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia ionocharis Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia irapana H.R.Sweet
- Masdevallia iris Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia ishikoi Luer
- Masdevallia isos Luer
- Masdevallia ivanii Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia jaderi S.Vieira-Uribe & BogarÃn
- Masdevallia jarae Luer
- Masdevallia jimeneziana J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia jorge-warneri (C.M.Sm., BogarÃn & Pupulin) BogarÃn
- Masdevallia josei Luer
- Masdevallia juan-albertoi Luer & M.Arias
- Masdevallia × kareliae Oakeley
- Masdevallia karelii Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia karineae Nauray ex Luer
- Masdevallia klabochorum Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia kuhniorum Luer
- Masdevallia kyphonantha H.R.Sweet
- Masdevallia laevis Lindl.
- Masdevallia lamia Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia lamprotyria Königer
- Masdevallia lankesteriana Luer
- Masdevallia lansbergii Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia lappifera Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia lata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia laucheana J.Fraser
- Masdevallia leathersii Luer
- Masdevallia lehmannii Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia lenae Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia leonardoi Luer
- Masdevallia leonii D.E.Benn. & Christenson
- Masdevallia leonor-baeziana O.Perdomo, Edwin Trujillo & Karremans
- Masdevallia leontoglossa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia leucantha F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia lewisii Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia × ligiae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia lilacina Königer
- Masdevallia lilianae Luer
- Masdevallia limax Luer
- Masdevallia lineolata Königer
- Masdevallia lintricula Königer
- Masdevallia listroglossa Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia livingstoneana Roezl ex Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia lophina Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia loui Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia lucernula Königer
- Masdevallia ludibunda Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia ludibundella Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia luerorum BogarÃn, Oses & C.M.Sm.
- Masdevallia luziaemariae Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia lychniphora Königer
- Masdevallia lynniana Luer
- Masdevallia macrogenia (Arango) Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia macroglossa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia macropus F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia macrura Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia maculata Klotzsch & H.Karst.
- Masdevallia maduroi Luer
- Masdevallia magaliana Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia mallii Luer
- Masdevallia maloi Luer
- Masdevallia manarana Carnevali & I.RamÃrez
- Masdevallia manchinazae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia mandarina (Luer & R.Escobar) Luer
- Masdevallia manningii Königer
- Masdevallia manoloi Luer & M.Arias
- Masdevallia manta Königer & Sijm
- Masdevallia marginella Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia mariposa A.Doucette, J.Portilla & G.Merino
- Masdevallia marizae Luer & Rolando
- Masdevallia marthae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia martineae Luer
- Masdevallia martiniana Luer
- Masdevallia mascarata Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia mastodon Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia mataxa Königer & H.Mend.
- Masdevallia maxilimax (Luer) Luer
- Masdevallia mayaycu Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia medinae Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia medusa Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia mejiana Garay
- Masdevallia melanoglossa Luer
- Masdevallia melanopus Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia melanoxantha Linden & Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia meleagris Lindl.
- Masdevallia melina Königer & J.Meza
- Masdevallia menatoi Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia mendozae Luer
- Masdevallia mentosa Luer
- Masdevallia merinoi Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia mezae Luer
- Masdevallia microptera Luer & Würstle
- Masdevallia microsiphon Luer
- Masdevallia midas Luer
- Masdevallia milagroi Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia minuta Lindl.
- Masdevallia mirandae Gal.-Tar., Haelter. & Zuluaga
- Masdevallia misasii Braas
- Masdevallia molossoides Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia molossus Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia monicana Luer
- Masdevallia monogona Königer
- Masdevallia mooreana Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia morochoi Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia munae Luer & R.Barrow
- Masdevallia murex Luer
- Masdevallia mutica Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia × mystica Luer
- Masdevallia naevia Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia naranjapatae Luer
- Masdevallia navicularis Garay & Dunst.
- Masdevallia nebulina Luer
- Masdevallia neukermansii (Luer & Sijm) Pfahl
- Masdevallia newmaniana Luer & Teague
- Masdevallia nicaraguae Luer
- Masdevallia nidifica Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia niesseniae Luer
- Masdevallia nigricans Königer & Sijm
- Masdevallia nijhuisiae Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia nikoleana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia nitens Luer
- Masdevallia nivea (Luer & R.Escobar) Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia norae Luer
- Masdevallia norops Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia norrisiorum Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia notosibirica Maek. & T.Hashim.
- Masdevallia nunezii Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia obscurans (Luer) Luer
- Masdevallia odnalorii Luer, V.N.M.Rao & M.Webb
- Masdevallia odontocera Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia odontopetala Luer
- Masdevallia olmosii Königer & Sijm
- Masdevallia omorenoi Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia ophioglossa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia oreas Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia ortalis Luer
- Masdevallia os-draconis Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia os-viperae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia oscarii Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia oscitans (Luer) Luer
- Masdevallia ostaurina Luer
- Masdevallia ova-avis Luer
- Masdevallia oversteegeniana Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia oxapampaensis D.E.Benn. & Christenson
- Masdevallia pachyantha Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia pachygyne Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia pachysepala (Rchb.f.) Luer
- Masdevallia pachyura Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia paivaeana Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia palatina Vierling & W.Zimm.bis
- Masdevallia pandurilabia C.Schweinf.
- Masdevallia panguiensis Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia pantomima Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia papillosa Luer
- Masdevallia paquishae Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia pardina Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia parsonsii Luer
- Masdevallia parvula Schltr.
- Masdevallia pastinata Luer
- Masdevallia patchicutzae Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia patriciana Luer
- Masdevallia patula Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia peristeria Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia pernix Königer
- Masdevallia persicina Luer
- Masdevallia pescadoensis Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia phacopsis Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia phasmatodes Königer
- Masdevallia phlogina Luer
- Masdevallia phoebe Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia phoenix Luer
- Masdevallia picta Luer
- Masdevallia picturata Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia pileata Luer & Würstle
- Masdevallia pinocchio Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia planadensis Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia plantaginea (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn.
- Masdevallia platyglossa Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia pleurothalloides Luer
- Masdevallia plynophora Luer
- Masdevallia pollux Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia polychroma Luer
- Masdevallia polysticta Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia popowiana Königer & J.G.Weinm.bis
- Masdevallia porphyrea Luer
- Masdevallia portillae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia posadae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia pozoi Königer
- Masdevallia princeps Luer
- Masdevallia priscillana Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia proboscoidea Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia prodigiosa Königer
- Masdevallia prolixa Luer
- Masdevallia prosartema Königer
- Masdevallia pteroglossa Schltr.
- Masdevallia pulcherrima Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia pumila Poepp. & Endl.
- Masdevallia purocafeana Monteros & Baquero
- Masdevallia purpurella Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia purpurina Schltr.
- Masdevallia pyknosepala Luer & Cloes
- Masdevallia pyxis Luer
- Masdevallia quasimodo Luer
- Masdevallia racemosa Lindl.
- Masdevallia rafaeliana Luer
- Masdevallia rana-aurea Luer
- Masdevallia receptrix Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia recurvata Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia regina Luer
- Masdevallia reichenbachiana Endrés ex Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia renzii Luer
- Masdevallia repanda Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia replicata Königer
- Masdevallia revoluta Königer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia rex Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia rhinophora Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia rhodehameliana Luer
- Masdevallia richardsoniana Luer
- Masdevallia ricii Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia rigens Luer
- Masdevallia rimarima-alba Luer
- Masdevallia robineae Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia robusta Luer
- Masdevallia rodolfoi (Braas) Luer
- Masdevallia roessigeriana A.Doucette, J.Portilla & G.Merino
- Masdevallia rojohnii (Luer) Pfahl & A.Doucette
- Masdevallia rolandorum Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia rolfeana Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia rosacea Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia rosea Lindl.
- Masdevallia roseogena Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia roseola Luer
- Masdevallia royi (Luer) Pfahl
- Masdevallia rubeola Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia rubiginosa Königer
- Masdevallia rubileoixchelorum D.Gut.del Pozo, M.M.Jiménez & Vélez-Abarca
- Masdevallia rufescens Königer
- Masdevallia rufolutea Lindl.
- Masdevallia rugosilabia Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia rugulosa Königer
- Masdevallia ruizii Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia ruthiana (Luer & Sijm) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia saltatrix Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia sanchezii Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia sanctae-fidei Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia sanctae-inesae Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia sanctae-rosae Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia sandhageniana Dalström
- Masdevallia sanguinea Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia scalpellifera Luer
- Masdevallia scandens Rolfe
- Masdevallia scapha Braas
- Masdevallia sceptrum Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia schildhaueri Königer
- Masdevallia schizantha Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia schizopetala Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia schizostigma Luer
- Masdevallia schlimii Linden ex Lindl.
- Masdevallia schmidt-mummii Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia schoonenii Luer
- Masdevallia schroederae H.Boos
- Masdevallia schroederiana H.J.Veitch
- Masdevallia schudelii Luer
- Masdevallia scitula Königer
- Masdevallia scobina Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia scopaea Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia segrex Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia segurae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia selenites Königer
- Masdevallia sellentiniana Vierling & W.Zimm.bis
- Masdevallia semiteres Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia × senghasiana Luer
- Masdevallia sentinella Luer & V.N.M.Rao
- Masdevallia serendipita Luer & Teague
- Masdevallia sernae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia sertula Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia setacea Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia setipes Schltr.
- Masdevallia shiraishii Königer & M.Arias
- Masdevallia silvanoi Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia singeri Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia siphonantha Luer
- Masdevallia smallmaniana Luer
- Masdevallia soennemarkii Luer & Dalström
- Masdevallia solomonii Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia sotoana H.Medina & Pupulin
- Masdevallia speciosa Luer
- Masdevallia spilantha Königer
- Masdevallia × splendida Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia sprucei Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia squamulosa Vierling
- Masdevallia staaliana Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia stenorhynchos Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia stigii Luer & L.Jost
- Masdevallia stirpis Luer
- Masdevallia strattoniana Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia striatella Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia strigosa Königer
- Masdevallia strobelii H.R.Sweet & Garay
- Masdevallia × strumella Luer
- Masdevallia strumifera Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia strumosa P.Ortiz & E.Calderón
- Masdevallia stumpflei Braas
- Masdevallia suinii Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia sulphurella Königer
- Masdevallia sumapazensis P.Ortiz
- Masdevallia superbiens Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia sururuana Campacci
- Masdevallia synthesis Luer
- Masdevallia tatianae Dalström & RuÃz Pérez
- Masdevallia teaguei Luer
- Masdevallia telloi Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia tentaculata Luer
- Masdevallia terborchii Luer
- Masdevallia theleura Luer
- Masdevallia thienii Dodson
- Masdevallia tinekeae Luer & R.Vásquez
- Masdevallia titan Luer
- Masdevallia tokachiorum Luer
- Masdevallia tonduzii Woolward
- Masdevallia tonii Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia tonsijmii (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
- Masdevallia torta Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia tovarensis Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia trautmanniana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia trechsliniana Königer & J.Meza
- Masdevallia triangularis Lindl.
- Masdevallia tricallosa Königer
- Masdevallia tricycla Luer
- Masdevallia tridens Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia trifurcata Luer
- Masdevallia trigonopetala Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia trochilus Linden & André
- Masdevallia truncata Luer
- Masdevallia tsubotae Luer
- Masdevallia tubata Schltr.
- Masdevallia tubuliflora Ames
- Masdevallia tubulosa Lindl.
- Masdevallia tuerckheimii Ames
- Masdevallia uncifera Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia unguentum A.Doucette
- Masdevallia uniflora Ruiz & Pav.
- Masdevallia × urbanae Archila, Lipinska & Szlach.
- Masdevallia urceolaris Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia ustulata Luer
- Masdevallia utriculata Luer
- Masdevallia valenciae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia vargasii C.Schweinf.
- Masdevallia vasquezii Luer
- Masdevallia veitchiana Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia velella Luer
- Masdevallia velifera Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia velox Königer
- Masdevallia venatoria Luer & Malo
- Masdevallia venezuelana H.R.Sweet
- Masdevallia ventricosa Schltr.
- Masdevallia ventricularia Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia venus Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia venusta Schltr.
- Masdevallia verecunda Luer
- Masdevallia vexillifera Luer
- Masdevallia vidua Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia vieirana Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia vierlingii Königer
- Masdevallia vilcabambensis L.Valenz. & E.Suclli
- Masdevallia villegasii Königer
- Masdevallia virens Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia virgo-cuencae Luer & Andreetta
- Masdevallia virgo-rosea Buitr.-Delg., N.Peláez & Gary Mey.
- Masdevallia vittatula Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia vomeris Luer
- Masdevallia wageneriana Linden ex Lindl.
- Masdevallia walteri Luer
- Masdevallia wamachukorum Dalström
- Masdevallia weberbaueri Schltr.
- Masdevallia welischii Luer
- Masdevallia wendlandiana Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia wetzelii Luer & Sijm
- Masdevallia whiteana Luer
- Masdevallia × wubbenii Luer
- Masdevallia wuelfinghoffiana Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia wuellneri P.Ortiz
- Masdevallia wuerstlei Luer
- Masdevallia wurdackii C.Schweinf.
- Masdevallia xanthina Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia xanthodactyla Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia ximenae Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia xiphium Rchb.f. ex Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia xylina Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia yungasensis T.Hashim.
- Masdevallia zahlbruckneri Kraenzl.
- Masdevallia zamorensis Luer & J.Portilla
- Masdevallia zapatae Luer & R.Escobar
- Masdevallia zebracea Luer
- Masdevallia zongoensis Luer & Hirtz
- Masdevallia zumbae Luer
- Masdevallia zumbuehlerae Luer
- Masdevallia zygia Luer & Malo
How Long Do Masdevallia Blooms Last?
One of the first things people ask is, how long do Masdevallia blooms last? The answer largely depends on the species and how well the plant is cared for. In general, Masdevallia blooms can last anywhere from two to four weeks. With optimal conditions, such as proper humidity and temperature, they may even last longer. Unlike some orchids, which bloom only once a year, certain Masdevallia species can produce multiple blooms throughout the year, making them a rewarding plant to grow.
How to Grow Masdevallia Orchids?
Growing Masdevallia orchids requires some attention to detail, especially if you’re not in their native environment. These orchids prefer cooler temperatures, ideally between 50-70°F. They thrive in high humidity, which mimics the misty cloud forests they come from. It’s essential to keep the roots moist but not waterlogged, so well-draining potting mixes, like sphagnum moss or fine bark, are preferred. Bright, indirect light is key; too much direct sunlight can burn the delicate leaves. Regular misting can help with humidity, and watering should be frequent but not excessive. Fertilize lightly during the growing season for best results.
Where Are Masdevallia Orchids Found?
Masdevallia orchids are native to Central and South America, particularly in countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. These orchids are typically found in high-altitude cloud forests, where the air is cool and moist. They grow as epiphytes or terrestrially, depending on the species, and have adapted to thrive in the cooler climates of these forests. This unique origin gives them their specific care requirements, particularly their need for high humidity and cooler temperatures compared to other orchids.
Where to Buy Masdevallia Orchids?
If you’re looking to purchase a Masdevallia orchid, you can find them through specialty orchid nurseries or online retailers. I’ve found that dedicated orchid growers often carry a wider variety of species than general plant stores. Popular online platforms such as eBay, Etsy, and specialty websites like Orchids.com often have a great selection. Just be sure to buy from reputable sellers who provide healthy plants and clear care instructions.
How to Care for Masdevallia Orchids?
Caring for Masdevallia orchids takes a bit of attention, but it’s worth it. I always focus on maintaining the right temperature and humidity. You should aim for around 50% to 80% humidity, which can be achieved by misting the plant or using a humidifier. Additionally, they do best in well-ventilated areas. Masdevallia doesn’t like to dry out completely, so I keep the soil moist without waterlogging the roots. I’ve found that placing them near east-facing windows provides the right amount of indirect sunlight they need to thrive.
Can You Grow Masdevallia Orchids Indoors?
Yes, you can grow Masdevallia orchids indoors, but it’s essential to replicate their native environment as closely as possible. This means keeping them cool, providing high humidity, and ensuring they have proper light. I’ve had success placing them in well-ventilated rooms with access to bright, indirect light. A north or east-facing window works well. Additionally, using a humidity tray or regularly misting the plant helps maintain the moisture levels they need.
How to Propagate Masdevallia Orchids?
Propagating Masdevallia orchids is typically done through division. This method is the easiest and most successful, as these orchids don’t propagate well from cuttings or seeds. I wait until the plant is mature with several healthy growths, then carefully divide the root system into sections, making sure each division has at least a few leaves and a good portion of the root. After division, I plant them in fresh, well-draining orchid mix and keep the humidity high to help them adjust to the new environment.
What Common Problems Do Masdevallia Orchids Face?
Despite their beauty, Masdevallia orchids can be somewhat finicky and prone to problems. One common issue is leaf spotting, often caused by overwatering or poor air circulation. Keeping the plant in a well-ventilated space and watering only when necessary can help prevent this. Another issue is root rot, which happens when the roots stay too wet. Ensuring proper drainage and using a breathable potting mix is key. Finally, pest infestations, like spider mites or aphids, can occur, but regular inspection and keeping the plant clean can prevent most pest problems.
Is Masdevallia Orchid Toxic?
For those with pets or children, it’s important to note that Masdevallia orchids are non-toxic. This makes them a great option for indoor gardening, as you don’t have to worry about pets chewing on them or kids accidentally ingesting them. However, it’s always best to discourage any form of nibbling just to keep your plants in top condition.
Can Masdevallia Orchids Be Planted with Other Plants?
While Masdevallia orchids have specific requirements, they can be grown alongside other cool-growing orchids or humidity-loving plants such as ferns. I’ve had some success planting them in terrariums with other moisture-loving species, which helps maintain a stable humidity level. Just make sure all the plants you group together have similar care needs, especially regarding water and light.
In conclusion, Masdevallia orchids are rewarding plants for those willing to put in the effort. Their striking blooms and unique growth habits make them stand out, and with proper care, they can thrive in indoor or outdoor environments. If you’re a fan of orchids or simply looking for a new challenge in your gardening journey, Masdevallia is definitely worth considering.