Masdevallia

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 0-1 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with -1-0 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 1-2 glasses of water.

continental : Locate this plant in a partially shady spot, where it can receive some hours of direct sunlight.
The Masdevallia isn’t rustic; during the cold months it is grown in the apartment.

alpine : Let's grow these plants in a partially shaded place, where they can receive direct sunrays just for a few hours a day.
During the cold months these plants should be grown in an apartment because they can’t stand the cold; it’s best to keep the minimum temperatures above 15°C.

mediterranean : The Masdevallia can bear a few hours of direct insolagtion, but it is best to place it in a partially shady place.
In the winter it’s best to move these plants in the apartment, as they need minimum temperatures above 12-15°C.

Fertilization Masdevallia : We suggest not to fertilize orchids during the winter months; we should start fertilizing again towards the end of the winter, when the plants start to produce new shoots.

Treatments Masdevallia : In presence of cochineals apply a treatment based on white oil; otherwise it usually isn’t necessary to use parasiticides.