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Saturday, 17 March 2012

Masdevallia Care Desktop Wallpaper

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Masdevallias are cool-growing orchids naturally found in the high-elevation South American Andean cloud forests, with the highest concentration in Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. As you can imagine, kite orchids are constantly bathed in dense fog and rain in the cloud forests, so in cultivation, they also need continuous moisture and high humidity. Because of the constant wetness, good air movement is crucial to prevent fungus and bacteria.
Moreover, they dislike water with high dissolved minerals, so go easy on the fertilizer (monthly at a quarter of the strength) and flush out the potting medium thoroughly every time you water.
These compact and miniature orchids do not demand much light; one thousand candle-lights (about the light level of Phalaenopsis) will be sufficient, making them good candidates to be grown under artificial lights.
Your kite orchids enjoy cool temperatures. They like to stay within 55-60°F (12-15°C) during the day and 65-75°F (18-24°C) during the night. Be sure to keep them under 80°F (26°C) at all times; anything higher will surely stress them out. You should grow these humidity-loving plants in 60-80% humidity.

Masdevallia Care Desktop Wallpaper