Masdevallia princeps

[arcticshaun]

This one hasn't flowered for awhile after repotting issues (I put it off for too long). If I don't damage the spike it will bloom successively for many months. Grown under lights, intermediate temps (15-25 degrees C) and moderate humidity (50-80 %). If this is the prince of Masdevallias I'd love too see the goliath (or an ayapacana) to compare for size, each tail is 5 inches but the lower pair reflexe 90 degrees. It would be interesting to see what a variety of it's hybrids look like.

Shaun

 

[JeanLux]

I like this pretty color combination of the bloom a lot. Is it a compact Masd. or a more 'long-leafed' one? Jean

 

[Ron-NY]

quite stunning! Would you happen to have a whole plant shot?

 

[Heather]

That is fabulous! I think I would like one, please.

 

[isaias m rolando]

I have seen Masd ayabacana and it is a smaller flowers but darker color. This princeps is as big as Masd goliath, but in a diferent color ( check de book Orquideas Nativas del Ecuador )
Thanks for sharing a good pic.

 

[NYEric]

Very cool. Thanx for sharing. I'm killing my masdies right now.

 

[arcticshaun]

Masdevallia group shot, M. princeps is front left with leaves 15-18 cm (6-7 inches).

Shaun

 

[Elena]

Oh, that's a fantastic masdie!

 

[Corbin]

Very cool. Thanx for sharing. I'm killing my masdies right now.

Ditto BOTH statements:sob:

 

[biothanasis]

Beautiful flower!!!! I love the spotting!!!! Is this Ludisia in the background...????(3rd pic) Do you have any idea why do they turn in this state (dead leaves and loose stems)????? Thanks, Thanasis...

 

[arcticshaun]

My Ludisia gets very little light and hasn't been repotted for years. I keep meaning to trim off some tops to propagate a new plant but haven't got around to butchering it (I have given away a few rooted cuttings before but I'm not 100% successful at rooting them). It keeps blooming every couple of months as well.

Shaun

 

[biothanasis]

Do you use a root enhancer to promote root growth or you just pot it up and raise hymidity??? Thanks, Thanasis

 

[SlipperFan]

I root mine in water, if that helps.

 

[NYEric]

Do you grow them like that or are they just posed for a group photo?