Monday, December 20, 2010
Masdevallia hirtzii
Masdevallia hirtzii is a small species from Ecuador and Peru and is named after a German orchid collector, Hirtz. It is a relatively recent discovery, having been described in for the first time in 1989. A prolific bloomer, the plant often obscured by the numerous flowers. It belongs to the group of Masdevallias called Saltatrices, a group with tubular flowers and bright colors.
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Very impressive bloom! I really like this section of Masdevallia.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karma. This is my favorite section of Masdevallia also. I worry, however, thatthis plant is going to bloom itself to death.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that they actually can do that... bloom themselves to death I mean. I have a M. mendozae that I share those fears for, but I just cannot bring myself to cutting the flowers off. I am keeping it under observation though.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that was possible - now I'm even more worried.
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