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Masdevallia garciae in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Masdevallia garciae

 

Masdevallia garciae

Masdevallia grows from a creeping rhizome that gives rise to stems that lack pseudobulbs. The stem bears a single, fleshy leaf. The flowers are triangular and occur singly or in racemose inflorescences. When planting, the rhizome should remain at the surface of the medium in order to prevent rot. They cannot tolerate dryness, low humidity, or excessive temperatures and the plants are very easy to kill.

 
plant Features
  • Masdevallia garciae likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Masdevallia garciae likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Masdevallia garciae is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Masdevallia garciae likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Masdevallia garciae

Latin name

Masdevallia garciae

type

Epiphyte

family

Orchidaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Masdevallia garciae likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Masdevallia garciae is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Masdevallia garciae likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Masdevallia garciae likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Masdevallia garciae is 0.35meters x 0.45meters 0.35 M 0.45 M

Masdevallia garciae

Masdevallia grows from a creeping rhizome that gives rise to stems that lack pseudobulbs. The stem bears a single, fleshy leaf. The flowers are triangular and occur singly or in racemose inflorescences. When planting, the rhizome should remain at the surface of the medium in order to prevent rot. They cannot tolerate dryness, low humidity, or excessive temperatures and the plants are very easy to kill.


Planting young plants

From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn

Pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine.

 

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Many orchids do not have a flowering season and flowers may be produced at any time if the right conditions are being met. Flowers can last for several months.

 
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