Monday, January 26, 2015

Buccella dynastes

Also and perhaps better known as Masdevallia dynastes, this small species is from Ecuador.  The plant is 10 cm tall and the flowers 2 cm.  The plant tends to have a climbing habit, but I grow it in a small net pot in live sphagnum moss.  It is supposed to be temperature tolerant, but I grow it with other cool-temperature species.  The oddly shaped and colored flowers are produced during the winter.





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4 comments:

  1. Angel MarJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Another striking species, Ron. A small wonder with original flowers and also seems that it flowers in abundance. Congratulations on the crop that I imagine that it is difficult. A hug

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    1. RonJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:12 PM

      Thanks and hugs, Angel. It is an unusual species, isn't it. It certainly is one I wouldn't be without.

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  2. klaraau01January 28, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Such a special orchid, congratulations on a well grown beauty!

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    1. RonJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:12 AM

      Thanks ever so much for looking and commenting.

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