Masdevallia tovarensis growing epiphytic orchid rhizome leaf plant of the genus Masdevallia also known as Masdevallia candida, Masdevallia tovarensis perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, grow in subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10b-11a.
Leaves color green the leaves fleshy in linear shape, the stem fleshy.
Masdevallia tovarensis flower
Flower shape triangle to 3 lobes the top of the petal can be smaller than the other, sometimes in vertex there is spikes, flower color white
Masdevallia tovarensis for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Masdevallia tovarensis growing and care:
Cold temp: 6-8c night 20c day (not hot summer), high humidity 65%+, soil sphagnum moss with little bark, the pot need to be open (with big holes) for the flowers and growth
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes, really hard to start from seeds
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Very specific requirement
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
20-50 cm, 8-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade (light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year
General information about the flower
White flowers the shape flowers triangle to 3 lobes the top of the petal can be smaller than the other, sometimes in vertex there is spikes
Scientific name:
Masdevallia tovarensis