Orchid of the day: Masdevallia Swallow

Masdevallia Swallow

Masdevallia Swallow is a hybrid between Masd. Falcata and Masd. infracta.  The plant was a gift from the Maryland Orchid Society when our Encyclia mariae was picked as the judge’s choice in June of this year.  While Masd infracta is a warm growing species, the other parent, Masd. Falcata, is a hybrid between the two cold growing species Masd. coccinea and Masd. veitchiana.

A) A close up of a flower which was in full bloom in July.

B) Another flower stem developed in October and this is a new flower blooming on November 25th.

C) Close up of the flower in (B).

Arne has been quite lucky with this orchid. This cool loving orchid seems to be producing flower stems since coming into our home. A very interesting looking flower too.