Masdevallia Abbey Sarah 'Amber Blaze' (Falcata 'Gleam of Fire' × Antizana 'Dragon's Lair')

Masd. Abbey Sarah is a registered grex (RHS, 12 Oct 2007, originated by C. Halls) combining two established Masdevallia hybrids: the seed parent Masd. Falcata (Masd. coccinea × Masd. veitchiana) and the pollen parent Masd. Antizana (a registered grex involving Masd. yungasensis subsp. calocodon). This plant represents the 'Gleam of Fire' × 'Dragon's Lair' cultivar cross.

What to expect

• Flowers: Classic triangular kite form with three converging tails — a long dorsal tail standing straight above the flower, and two shorter lower tails. Ground colour golden-yellow to orange, overlaid with pronounced red-orange striping and veining radiating from the centre. Deep red-maroon column visible at the throat. One flower per stem.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to cold growing, following both parent lines' high-altitude Andean origins.
• Light: Bright filtered shade, no direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times — no pseudobulbs, do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

Shipping & condition

Supplied as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.