Hi Mathew, ive recently been given a tip for growing masdevellia here in Melbourne ( im in Vermont) keep them in a Saucer of water/nutrient. In a terracotta pot .
I'm glad I found this channel, I haven't had much luck finding RUclips channels/blogs of growers here without expensive set ups. Will being taking my Masdevallia outdoors now, thanks
I too live in Melb and I find them quite easy to grow. Just give them rain water, very little fertilizer, 50% light, stay outside all year round under verandah, bring them in if temperature is hotter than 35c. They flower pretty much all year round with multiple spikes. Double in size every two years. They hate dry heat and over fertilizing.
@@helloplantlovers The first two years, it didn't flower in summer because i didn't water it enough. I divided the plant in spring Sept 2019 and gave them plenty of water during summer, they have been flowerimg between 3 to 12 spikes since Jan 2020 until now July 2021. I don't know how long they will keep going for.
Thank for the info! And I love the video :) I just got a Masdevallia Cassiope ‘Alexa’. She’s fairly small now but I can’t wait until she grows and flowers.
@@helloplantlovers my only problem here in California would be the humidity, which in the summer is usually hovering below 30-40%. I may have to house them inside when it is summer, and kick them back outside when it is winter to make room for more tender plants.
Hmmm...not sure. They are cool growers and don't do well with constant heat. Certainly in the Blue Mountains they'd thrive, depends where you are. The best way to research is to find a local orchid group and ask around who's growing what. And if you see them in bloom and healthy at orchid shows then people are able to grow them in your area. But if you find a seedling that an inexpensive way experiment! They are reasonably fast growers and will bloom within a few years. Good luck!
That is a beautiful plant!!🪴👍❤️🥹
Thanks for watching!
Hi Mathew, ive recently been given a tip for growing masdevellia here in Melbourne ( im in Vermont) keep them in a Saucer of water/nutrient. In a terracotta pot .
I'm glad I found this channel, I haven't had much luck finding RUclips channels/blogs of growers here without expensive set ups. Will being taking my Masdevallia outdoors now, thanks
Thanks for finding me and good luck with yours!
this masdevallia is just unbelieveble! it's so gorgeous!
Thank you - isn't it! Just coming into spike again too!
I just unboxed my first ones. I’m excited to grow these.
Good luck! They are fabulous!
Such a beauty! I was afraid of them but now I will definitely give it a go. Thank you for all your videos!
Thanks for watching - they really are the easy ones - here in Melbourne anyway! Good luck!
I too live in Melb and I find them quite easy to grow. Just give them rain water, very little fertilizer, 50% light, stay outside all year round under verandah, bring them in if temperature is hotter than 35c. They flower pretty much all year round with multiple spikes. Double in size every two years. They hate dry heat and over fertilizing.
Interesting you have year round flowering!
@@helloplantlovers The first two years, it didn't flower in summer because i didn't water it enough. I divided the plant in spring Sept 2019 and gave them plenty of water during summer, they have been flowerimg between 3 to 12 spikes since Jan 2020 until now July 2021. I don't know how long they will keep going for.
@@hiennguyen4164 Wow!!! Good to know - thank you!
I’ve love to know how these are going for you, Matthew. I adore these and next to Phals, they’re probably my other strong favourite atm.
All good - they seem to love my conditions. They are in various stages of bud forming. Mine even seem to manage the odd the day of heat!
Very informative, efficient video! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank for the info! And I love the video :) I just got a Masdevallia Cassiope ‘Alexa’. She’s fairly small now but I can’t wait until she grows and flowers.
Thanks for watching! Lucky you! I must say all the ones I have have grown fairly quickly so you should be at a flowering size relatively quickly!
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate finds them hardy down to 27 degrees Fahrenheit, so that’s around -2/3C? Definitely an orchid I’m adding to my list.
That low!! Reassuring! Mine are always happy over winter and we rarely go below 2 oC or 35F here in the city.
@@helloplantlovers my only problem here in California would be the humidity, which in the summer is usually hovering below 30-40%. I may have to house them inside when it is summer, and kick them back outside when it is winter to make room for more tender plants.
@@kenjiro2676 Ah yes! Our average in summer is @45% and winter @60% so I just splosh water about in the morning of the very hottest days.
Santa Barbara Orchid estate has a lovely one called Prince Charming. Saw it a few months ago.
Great
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Oh sorry! How do you know when a terracotta pot has dried out before rewatering ?
By touch and weight; it will feel damp and will be heavier it it's retaining moisture still.
Hello there. What is your thoughts please. Do you believe this orchid would survive in Sydney Australia?
Hmmm...not sure. They are cool growers and don't do well with constant heat. Certainly in the Blue Mountains they'd thrive, depends where you are. The best way to research is to find a local orchid group and ask around who's growing what. And if you see them in bloom and healthy at orchid shows then people are able to grow them in your area. But if you find a seedling that an inexpensive way experiment! They are reasonably fast growers and will bloom within a few years. Good luck!
Hi Matthew, do you not put these in your pots with drilled holes ?
You can do - these seem fine as they are though.
I just noticed that so many of your others are in the “holey” pots & thought maybe this was a better choice. Live & learn, trial & error 😁