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Masdevallia nivea

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Thomas, Jan 5, 2009.

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  1. Thomas

    Thomas Well-Known Member

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    M. nivea ( subsection Caudatae) occurs in the eastern Cordillera of Colombia at altitudes of around 2800m.

    This species is from high elevations and must be grown in a cool and humid environment. The flowers are around 1,5cm wide. Plant size 6-7cm.

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  2. Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Jeezus, that's nice.
     
  3. Gordon

    Gordon Member

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    Lovely Thomas!
     
  4. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, I look forward to you posts. Beautiful.
     
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    Wholy crap!
     
  6. Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Ditto all of the above.
     
  7. Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    That is out of this world...both the flower and the pictures!
     
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    Einstein Expatriate

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    That's awesome, Thomas
     
  9. Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    What a beautiful Masd, species! Fantastic photos as always.
     
  10. Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    WOW! That is very nice! Thanks for posting!
     
  11. Ron-NY

    Ron-NY New Member

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    It's Masd time beautiful!