Starting a Masdevallia collection

[Dendrobates33]

I'm using a terrarium for these orchids, so I've tried to only get intermediate to warm growing species.

[Dendrobates33]

This is evolving to a general Pleurothallid collection, but I'll try my best to keep a Masdevallia picture per post to not stray from the title

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Dendrobates33

...I was able to visit a grower in Kansas and see her greenhouse when I was visiting my family. I couldn't resist! ...

Where in Kansas?

[Dendrobates33]

She's in the middle of nowhere, but a member of the Kansas Orchid Society if that helps.

I got the Stelis mystax, Pleurothallis rubella, Masdevallia glandiflora, and Platystele mystax from her. Excellent plants, all but the Masd have bloomed in my care since.

[WaterWitchin]

So she doesn’t sell to the public, right?

[Dendrobates33]

Sent you a message!

[Tindomul]

You have a great start for you collection. I kept mine in terrariums as well under cool bright conditions. I hope to restart my collection in the future.

[Dendrobates33]

Recently I've had Masdevallia glandulosa and one of my M. nidifica bloom. This nidifica appears typical, the other is supposed to be on the red side.

[Tindomul]

Hi, I think both look typical. The M. glandulosa looks like the other I have seen and owned. It's a great little species, well worth the effort.

[Dendrobates33]

Ah yes, I was referring to my other M. nidifica not pictured. I've not had it bloom yet, time will tell!