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  1. November 6th, 2010, 12:23 PM #1
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    Default Masdevallia decumana

    M. decumana (subsection Caudatae) occurs in Peru and southeastern Ecuador at altitudes around 1400-2100m.

    The species name comes from the latin decumanus, meaning of large size and refers to the size of the flower in comparison to the size of the plant. It was first collected in 1979 by Königer.

    The flowers have a wingspan of 8cm. The plant grows to about 5cm tall and is best grown in intermediate - cool conditions.







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    Beautiful Masdevallia species orchid, Thomas. Love the close-up photo of the bloom.

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    Great bloom and photos!!
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    Nice Masd, Thomas.
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    And it likes cool conditions...i'm going to have to hit the lottery so I can have a "cool growing" house. lol Gotta love those spotted flowers!
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    ...and huge it is, love it!
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    beautiful!

    definitely cool conditions, I killed a plant of one of its crosses
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