Masdevallia Polysticta "yellow" Variety Spotlight Video (68) Orchid Care.

A quick look at a recent purchase of a Masdevallia Polysticta which has recently bloomed in my greenhouse environment here in the UK. I've included my current growing methods and a few growing tips but would like to know what you think of polystica, I personally think it's a beauty well I would say that wouldn't I, let me know in the comments.
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[@orchidsgardeninengland1682]

This massy is so unique in its shape, it looks like an insect emerging from the sheath of the stem. Thanks for sharing Mick.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Some weird shapes Margaret, thanks for taking a look.

[@lynnsmith9397]

I love this variety of Polysticta it just bursts out of the sheath with the most amazing colour. Simply gorgeous Mick.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Thanks Lynn.

[@PlantsaremyTherapy]

Good morning, Mick Thank you for this video. Your green house is amazing! I wish I had all those plants. I hope you have a wonderful week. Aloha Gerald😊

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Thank you Gerald , thanks for watching, stay safe and have an amazing Christmas holiday.

[@aBeekeepersLife]

Wow, that is an absolute stunner Mick! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, yes it is a beauty.

[@shirleytodish6581]

Just beautiful 🤩

[@philipashley1517]

Love your Greenhouse set up,,I could live in there,,🤣🤣🥰

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Thanks for your words of encouragement and spending your time watching and commenting much appreciated.

[@tess.campbell]

Thanks for sharing the little beauty.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

It’s a pleasure Tess

[@2702foxy]

So pretty Mick, I have never grown multi bloom Massies

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Something new and different , I like it.

[@dianeandorchidsatvictorharbor]

It looks alive! Don't think Ive seen a spotted massie before.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Reminds me of a film war of the world’s 😂

[@dianeandorchidsatvictorharbor]

@@MicksMasdevalliaorchids Yes it does. Im waiting in hope of a second series of the War of the Worlds tv series starring Gabriel Bryne and Elizabeth McGovern . First season was shown earlier in the year over here, but I've read they have only just started filming again.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

@@dianeandorchidsatvictorharbor yes I think all filming was stopped because Of Covid-19 , hopefully be back next year.

[@martinafaust4851]

Decent size plant! I have two of them which are a bit smaller. One of them has problems pushing new leaves out of their sheaths. In some cases, I had to give them some help. Any ideas on how to tackle this problem?

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Unfortunately Martina there are several masdevallias which struggle to release spikes / leaves from the sheaths all I do is provide more humidity around the plant even if it’s a tray of water filled with stones and stand the plant on it.

[@martinafaust4851]

Thanks Mick. I planted it in spaghnum and it's in one of the orchitops. Actually, I have noticed that when I keep the spaghnum a bit more moist, it's better. Not so easy in winter when temperatures are cold. I might try a tray of water with stones as you suggested so that the spaghnum is not too wet all the time!

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

@@martinafaust4851 it worked for me, I’m fully aware of sphagnum moss and it’s problems in winter.

[@Muffin21814]

That is different. Looks like legs sticking out of a hole. I think it's very pretty and I like different. Looking into how I can send you Spanish moss. It cost 50 dollars for a Phytosanitary certificate and 6 dollars fee. I don't see where there is any other fees, besides postage. I don't know how much you pay in the UK or how much you get. I can really pack a box since it is so light. Can you check and see if there are fees in the UK? I believe the certificate last a year. Also, have to mail as residential not a business. Let me know.

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

I'll respond via email and I'll cover costs early next year.

[@jorgeabreu6846]

How much does one of these go for in the uk plant centers?

[@MicksMasdevalliaorchids]

Between £18-£22 from on line sellers.