Masdevallia Reggae 'Faint Stripe'

[Bolero]

I hope you all like this one as much as me. The plant wasn't in good condition when I bought it last year but it's doing better now and looks much healthier.

[shakkai]

Bolero, Very nice!! The striping and subtle changes in colouring are beautiful! Congrats to you for turning this one around, it seems to have rewarded you well with this beautiful bloom.

[Dorothy]

A beauty !
Is it fragrant?

[Toddybear]

It is one of the nicest Massies I've seen!

[Tindomul]

Really really nice!! COngrats!

[cupcake]

Wonderful colours! Good growing!

[cb977]

Hi Darren

That's lovely!
Is it a warm or cool grower...what lighting...and how big is the plant?

I think this one could hit the list!!!

[Bolero]

Hi guys and thanks for the many compliments.

Mainly a cool grower but will tolerate some warmth, if the temp gets into the high 80's or low nineties I will bring them inside my own. I keep them in trays so they can move around when they need too.

In winter it gets about 50% shade but in summer it's more like 75% shade with two layers of cloth. On the hotter days I water more regularly and it's now the beginning of spring so I water at least twice a week.

All my plants grow outside for most of the year. They get whatever natural air movement is going through at that time.

Plant is fairly large, I will have to measure it. I had to trim some off when I bought it as it looked quite poorly but is recovering ok........I would think it has 7 spikes in an 6 inch pot. Last year it had 13.

[Dorothy]

Just lovely!