Orchid 'Masdevallia abbreviata'

Masdevallia abbreviata - Orchid81

Masdevallia abbreviata

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Flowering colour

5 cm
5 cm
Orchid 'Masdevallia abbreviata'

Masdevallia abbreviata - Orchid81

Masdevallia abbreviata is a small orchid with an aromatic smell. In the wild, Masdevallia abbreviata is found in the mountains of the Andes. Read more about Masdevallia abbreviata below the photo's under 'product info' and 'plant care'.

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Plant information: Orchid 'Masdevallia abbreviata'

Masdevallia abbreviata grows on trees on the hillsides of Peruvian and Ecuadorian mountain ranges, at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 2800 m. In these regions night temperatures average 16-20 degrees Celsius. The flowers are white with red spots and have a distinctive sweet-spicy fragrance. The amount of red spots varies between one plant and the next.

Height
5 cm
Width
5 cm
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Botanical
Plant type
Flowering colour
Growth habit
Climbing
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South Amerika
Product type
Plant
Properties
Limited
Adult width
10 cm
Adult height
40 cm
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1000 m
Plant care: Orchid 'Masdevallia abbreviata'

Masdevallia abbreviata requires a steady supply of water, especially during flowering. Make sure the soil contstantly stays moist. Adding sphagnum (a kind of moss) can help to achieve this. The orchid prefers cooler temperatures and likes to be well ventilated. When moved from a cool spot to a warmer place, the orchid will often start blossoming. Masdevallia abbreviata grows optimally with an average night temperature of 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. During the day the temperature may rise to be 5 degrees higher.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Can be pruned
Repotting
after 1 year
Soil Ph
<6-7>
Soil type
mixed
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Not standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Fertilise
medium
Daytime humidity
60-90%
Humidity at night
70-90%