Masdevallia - Page 2

The genus Masdevallia is comprised of over 350 species. The native habitat ranges from Mexico through the Andean regions of northern South America. Most are epiphytic and grow under very cool conditions. Some species defy growing even in refrigerated greenhouses. Most of mine spend the summer and a good portion of spring and fall outdoors.

	M. Othello, a cross of M. infracta (Brazil/Bolivia, 1100-2000 mtrs elevation) and M. collina (Panama, 800-1400 mtrs elevation).		M. pachyura. A native of the high altitude Andean regions of Ecuador.
	M. polysticta. This species is found growing in the western slopes of the Andes in Ecuador. It is well known for it's multi-florescence.		M. striatella (Costa Rica and Panama). A tiny candy-striped Masdevallia that blooms in abundance.
	M. Satin Rose. A multi-tiered hybrid of M. caudata and M. coccinea (both from Andean regions).		M. wubbeni. A native of the higher elevations of the Ecuadorian Andes.
	M. tovarensis 'Juan' A snow white Masdevallia from the Andean foothills of Venezuela.		M. ignea. One of the most beautifully colored of the Masdevallia genus. It grows as a terrestrial in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia in very cool temperatures. I grow this one outside in the summer.
	M. Minaret. An attractive hybrid of two Andean species, M. ignea (Colombia) and M. yungasensis (Bolivia). This is also grown outside.		M. veitchiana. One of the most exotic of the genus, this species' native habitat is limited to the immediate vicinity of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picu in the Andes. The inner surface of the flower is covered with a multitude of tiny, bright purple clubbed hairs which, in sunlight gives the flower a fluorescent appearance. Individual plants have distinctive color markings ranging widely.
	M. bicolor. A montane epiphyte ranging from Venezuela to Bolivia at the 400-2100 mtr elevation.