Dracula chimaera

Dracula chimaera is the second dracula species that I bought to try out:



I already have Dracula lotax(considered as warmth tolerant) since last October and it is doing fine. I mean it didn't bloom or anything, but it is still alive and growing some new shots. I got Dracula chimaera in March from Ecuagenera too, but this one is marked as a cool grower, so I expected it to die, so I would know to stay away from all the cool growers.
Well, it didn't. As a matter of fact it started to grow a new shot too:



Probably the fact that basement where it lives doesn't go above 18C creates environment cool enough for Dracula chimaera. We'll see if it ever blooms.

Masdevallia Prince Charming

I pre-ordered Masd. Prince Charming from Ecuagenera. When picking it up from the show in March I was disappointed with the look of the foliage. It had ugly purple and yellow patches all over:



I wanted to just leave it and walk away, but representative said that it is a good strong plant and patches are from the sun exposure. He also said that if masdie dies, he will bring me the new one to the next show for free, so I took it.
I think he was right. Plant had nice roots and now produced two new growth:



I still don't like those yellow and purple patches on the leaves, but at least the new growth should be nice and green.

Masdevallia decumana bloomed too

I must admit that on the picture it looks a bit better than in real life, probably because it is zoomed and flash makes the colors brighter. Still I am proud of this bloom and like it a lot. Hope it is not the last one.



I am going to photograph it on the weekend when there will be a good daylight. Will compare the results.

Masdevallia decumana

This is just an update on a bud. It is still here, not blasted. I also found at least three new leaves started to grow in the different parts of the plant. They are leaning towards the light. I should probably move it from the bookcase to a brighter location. I didn't dare to stake a spike because it looks too thin and fragile, but put a small piece of packing peanut under it to create a soft cushion where it touches the pot edge.