Masdevallia exquisita
November 9, 2025
Masdevallia exquisita
Masdevallia exquisita is endemic to Bolivia, and the plants were found in trees found along a ravine or gorge at 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). The plant blooms in the summer. Water and fertilizer should be reduced in the winter, but do not allow them to dry out completely. Medium should be open and fast draining, with some materials added to retain some moisture.
Photographer: Eric Hunt https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=39312862%40N00&safe_search=3&view_all=1&text=Masdevallia+exquisita
Grower: Golden Gate Orchids
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com
Grower: Golden Gate Orchids
Info: Charles Baker culture sheet www.orchidculture.com
Bulbophyllum retusiusculum
Paphinia rugosa
Dendrobium cruentum
Epipactis gigantea
Myrmecophila brysiana
Coelogyne xyrekes
Cattleya lueddemanniana
Warczewiczella discolor
Cleisocentron kinabaluense
Thelymitra crinita is endemic to Western Australia at elevations of sea level to 350 meters in coastal and near coastal forests and woodlands as a small to large-sized, cold-growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring. Grow plants of Thelymitra in small pots with sandy loam. Provide intermediate temperatures and very bright light levels. Most species of Thelymitra exhibit a strong dormancy period after flowering. Water regularly during active growth and begin to withhold water upon flowering. After flowering, withhold all water until the onset of new vegetative growth. Some species, however, grow in permanently moist habitats. In nature, many species have enhanced flowerings following fire. Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots) Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com and The AOS (https://www.aos.org/explore/thelymitra)
