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Masdevallia exquisita

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Masdevallia (maz-de-VAL-lee-uh) (Info)
Species: exquisita

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

By drdon
Thumbnail #1 of Masdevallia exquisita by drdon

No details have been posted.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Temecula, California



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