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A highland orchid with distinctive triangular flowers, preferring cool and humid conditions.
Masdevallia is a large genus of over 500 orchid species native primarily to Andean cloud forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru at elevations of 1,500–3,500 m. The flowers are distinctive for their three greatly enlarged sepals, each drawn out into a long tail-like extension, while petals and lip are reduced. Flower colors include vivid red, orange, yellow, white, purple, and complex combinations. Plants are compact and lack pseudobulbs. The primary cultivation challenge is their intolerance of heat: temperatures must remain below 25°C, ideally below 20°C in summer, accompanied by humidity of 70–90% and good air circulation. Sphagnum moss or fine bark is the preferred medium. In Japan, providing adequate summer cooling is the main difficulty.
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Origem
Andean cloud forests, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, 1500–3500 m elevation
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
10-25cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Umidade
50〜70%
−
10-22°C, cool
High humidity essential
Keep constantly moist
Good air circulation
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Masdevallia é 15〜30℃. A umidade recomendada é 50〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Masdevallia é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Masdevallia normalmente atinge 10-25cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Masdevallia se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Masdevallia varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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