How to Care for Masdevallia Decumana in Terrariums
A little bit about Masdevallia Decumana
A miniature Orchid plant which will grow well in a terrarium environment. Masdevallia Decumana Orchids are epiphytes so they don’t necessarily need soil to grow and thrive.
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Native from the cloud forests of Mexico, tropical regions of South America, and the Andes.
Type: Orchid
Growth Habbit: Small flowering Orchid
Suitable Terrarium: open-terrarium-plants,closed-terrarium-plants
Flower: Large and unusual dark purple/red spotted flowers.
How to grow and care for Masdevallia Decumana in Terrariums
To grow Masdevallia Decumana Orchids in terrariums, you will need to create a warm and moist environment. Closed terrariums are a great option for Decumana Orchids as they can tolerate high humidity and truly prefer it.
Ideal Lighting Conditions for Masdevallia Decumana:
Prefer low lighting
Ideal Temperatue Conditions for Masdevallia Decumana:
40° to 80° F (4° to 26° C)
Ideal Watering Conditions for Masdevallia Decumana:
Allow about half the soil/growing medium to dry out between watering.
Ideal Humidity Conditions for Masdevallia Decumana:
80 -100%
Where to buy Masdevallia Decumana:
Local nurseries, terrarium stores, and online marketplaces are a great place to find terrarium plants and Masdevallia Decumana.
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