{"id":34767,"date":"2024-10-05T08:08:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T08:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/produto\/masdevallia-herradurae\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:10:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:10:47","slug":"masdevallia-herradurae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/produto\/masdevallia-herradurae\/","title":{"rendered":"Masdevallia herradurae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:47\">Masdevallia herradurae: The Horseshoe Orchid<\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:261\">The <strong>Masdevallia herradurae<\/strong> is a miniaturized orchid species native to Colombia and Ecuador, famous for its unique horseshoe-shaped flowers. Its exotic appearance and vibrant colors make it a fascinating addition to any orchid collection. <\/p>\n<h4 data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:31\"><strong>Key Characteristics:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-11:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:201\"><strong>Flowers:<\/strong> Small and tubular, with three fused petals forming a structure resembling a horseshoe. The colors vary, but intense red with yellow or white details is the most common. <\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:103\"><strong>Growth Habit:<\/strong> Epiphytic, meaning it naturally grows on other plants in its habitat.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:65\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> Miniature, reaching about 7 to 15 cm in height.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\"><strong>Blooming:<\/strong> Blooms throughout the year, producing multiple flowers on each inflorescence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:38\"><strong>Cultivation of Masdevallia herradurae:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-sourcepos=\"14:1-21:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:102\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Prefers bright but indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:115\"><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Thrives in moderate to warm temperatures, with a difference of about 3 to 6\u00b0C between day and night.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:120\"><strong>Humidity:<\/strong> Maintain relative humidity between 60% and 70%. Use a humidifier or mist the plant regularly. <\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:115\"><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Water regularly, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging. <\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:92\"><strong>Substrate:<\/strong> Use a specific substrate for epiphytic orchids that allows for good drainage.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:138\"><strong>Fertilization:<\/strong> Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer, diluted to half strength.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:0\"><strong>Repotting:<\/strong> Repot every 2-3 years or when the substrate is degraded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:24\"><strong>Additional Care:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"24:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:131\"><strong>Pests and Diseases:<\/strong> Watch out for common orchid pests such as scale and aphids. Treat any issues promptly. <\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:114\"><strong>Blooming:<\/strong> To encourage blooming, provide cooler temperatures at night during the winter months.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-27:0\"><strong>Propagation:<\/strong> Masdevallia herradurae can be propagated by division or from seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:101\"><strong>With proper care, you can enjoy the unique beauty of this miniature orchid in your home.<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Adult plant<\/li>\n<li>Flowering age<\/li>\n<li>Supplied in a 5.5 cm pot<\/li>\n<li>Soil sphagnum moss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":25747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[757,632],"product_tag":[1918,2145,1586,2146,633,1919,668,1448,2144,664,1164],"class_list":["post-34767","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-masdevallia-en","product_cat-natural-forms","product_tag-collectors-orchid","product_tag-cool-climate-orchid","product_tag-exotic-orchid","product_tag-masdevallia-herradurae-en","product_tag-orchid-cultivation","product_tag-orchid-for-indoor","product_tag-ornamental-plant","product_tag-rare-orchid","product_tag-shade-orchid","product_tag-tropical-orchid","product_tag-tropical-orchids-portugal-en","first","outofstock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/34767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34767"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=34767"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=34767"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tropicalorchidsportugal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=34767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}