Orchid Masdevallia Sunny Delight


                                   
    ID#924
 
 

Masdevallias contain about 350 species found from Mexico to Brazil, most grow at relative high altitudes.

Plants with heavier, thicker leaves generally need more light (cattleya light). Those with softer, thinner leaves prefer shadier conditions. Be careful in the summer not to overexpose the plants to light.


This hybrid is a combination of:

constricta ‘John’ HCC/AOS x Monarch ‘First Glow’

HEIGHT X SPREAD: compact PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: part shade, bright light. Greenhouse temp. intermediate to cool.(55F-85F) WATER: moist, well drained. Good quality water. High humidity 60-80 % SOIL: S. moss, not too tight or pot in Orchiata mix. Keep moist with good air circulation to roots. Soak pots in summer months.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Yellow. Non -fragrant. Blooms in autumn for 2-4 weeks. Blooms a top of 6-8 inches stems, one bloom per stem. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Masdevallias, including Draculas, prefer night temperatures from 40-60 °F. and day temperatures not reaching much above 75-80 °F. Remember, the colder you grow them, the sturdier the plants will be.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Purchased in 4” square plastic pot with bark/moss at discounted price. Summer 2015: both plants died because of my ignorance of mishandeling them. My greenhouse stays probably too hot for this type of orchid to trive.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

September  2015

January 2015

Waiting for flower !

Additional Information:  Purchased from Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877

Waiting for photo