{"product_id":"masdevallia-murex","title":"Masdevallia murex","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e🌸 Masdevallia murex — Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eMasdevallia murex is a miniature species from the cool, misty cloud forests of \u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eEcuador and Colombia\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows as an epiphyte at high elevations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"354\"\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature to small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, with short stems and narrow, upright leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eUsually \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"500\"\u003esingle-flowered\u003c\/strong\u003e on short stalks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eSepals are sharply pointed and often spiky (hence \u003cem data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"580\"\u003emurex\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “spiny”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eColor ranges from \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"664\"\u003edeep burgundy, wine-red, purple-brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes with lighter veins or translucent tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eTexture can look leathery or waxy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eBlooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"802\"\u003efall through spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, but timing varies with conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eScent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically none, or very faint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eIt’s one of those Masdevallias that looks intense and slightly alien—small flower, big attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e🌿 Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eMasdevallia murex is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003enot hard\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it \u003cem data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eis specific\u003c\/em\u003e. Think cool, moist, and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature (Most Important)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eDay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–70°F (13–21°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eNight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–55°F (7–13°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eDoes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003enot tolerate heat\u003c\/strong\u003e well—extended temps above ~75°F (24°C) can stress or kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e👉 Ideal for a cool room, basement grow space, or orchid case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e💡 Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eLow to medium light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eSimilar to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003ePhalaenopsis or slightly less\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eBright shade is perfect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eLeaves should be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003emedium green\u003c\/strong\u003e, not dark or yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eAvoid direct sun—it burns easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eLikes to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003econsistently moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, never dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eWater when the surface just begins to dry, but don’t let it stay soggy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003ecool, pure water\u003c\/strong\u003e (rain, RO, or distilled preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e⚠️ Drying out even once can cause leaf loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e🌫️ Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e70–90% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eMust be paired with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eexcellent air movement\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eFans are your friend here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e🪴 Potting \u0026amp; Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eCommonly grown in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eFine bark + sphagnum mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003ePure long-fiber sphagnum (popular for Masdevallias)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eMounted (only if you can water daily)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eRoots are fine and delicate—don’t pack media tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e🌱 Fertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eWeak but regular feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e¼ strength orchid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eFlush with plain water monthly to prevent salt buildup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e🔁 Repotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eRepot \u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eevery 1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, or when media breaks down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eBest done after flowering or when new growth starts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e🚨 Common Problems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eLeaf drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually from heat or drying out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eBlack spots \/ rot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Too wet + poor airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eNo blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often too warm or too much light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e🌟 Best Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eMasdevallia murex thrives in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eOrchid terrariums or display cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eCool greenhouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eNaturally cool, humid homes (coastal or mountainous climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wilderly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42948636934211,"sku":"Wilderly-3994-MM","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/2790\/2019\/files\/spc_000036842_000121607.jpg?v=1770754064","url":"https:\/\/wilderly.ca\/products\/masdevallia-murex","provider":"Wilderly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}