Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Masdevallia veitchiana 'Betty'
Masdevallia veitchiana is sometimes called the "Queen of Masdevallias" for quite obvious reasons. The species is from Peru and is often referred to there as "Gallo-gallo" since is resembles a rooster's crest. It is a smaller species. My plant is only 15 cm tall with 11 cm flowers on fairly short spikes that hold the flowers a few inches above the plant. The darker markings on the face of the flowers are actually tiny purple hairs. The flowers itself is a brilliant orange.
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This one is lovely! Love the colour! I adore masdevallia orchids! Impossible to grow successfully in apartment conditions though..
ReplyDeleteThanks, Aneta, for the visit and comments. It is indeed difficult to grow them with the low humidity and lack of air movement in an apartment. You need in that case some kind of aquarium or enclosure that will provide some extra humidity.
DeleteBeautiful little orchid! What it lacks in size, it makes up for in vibrant colors =)
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure. The flowers are almost luminescent when seen in the right light.
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