Friday, March 1, 2013

Spilotantha chaetostoma

Spilotantha or Masdevallia chaetostoma is a charming little plant.  It is from Ecuador and is only 6 cm tall, with 15 cm erect flower spikes.   The 1.5 cm flowers are like little white and yellow insects and come 5 or 6 per spike.




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    1. Thanks, as always, for kind comments. I really like the Masdevallias with multiple flowers.

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  2. I love Masdevallias. I'm starting a collection of them. And Draculas.

    This one is so cute!

    Thanks for sharing
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    1. Hope you do well with the Masdevallias and Draculas. The Pleurothallids are still my favorite group of orchids.

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  3. Hi, Ron! I really appreciate your small and beautiful orchids. This Masdevallia looks adorable. Also, I admire the attention you give to the details, like the composition of your photos, the beauty of your pots. Congratulations!

    All the best,

    Sergio

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    1. Photography is a second hobby after orchids, Sergio. Thanks for the kind comments and I'm glad you appreciate the attention to detail.

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  4. Intriguing form to this orchid. Cute lil thing ;)

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    1. Thanks, Fizzie. It is one I'm growing for the first time and I am charmed by it.

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