Masdevallia Angel Frost 'Winter Coat'

Masdevallia Angel Frost 'Winter Coat' is a selected clone of the Angel Frost grex (M. veitchiana × M. strobelii), registered by J & L. Orchids in 1982. M. veitchiana contributes the broad, open sepal form and the characteristic velvety texture of the flower surface. M. strobelii brings compact habit and the dense freckling that defines the grex. 'Winter Coat' was selected for the density and evenness of that magenta freckling across the full face of the flower, heavier than most plants in this cross. This is a division of that selected clone.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single flowers on upright spikes, held above the foliage. Can flower more than once a year under good conditions.
• Flowers: Deep golden-orange ground colour, densely and evenly freckled with magenta-pink across the full face of all three sepals. The freckling is heaviest toward the column and fades to lighter spots near the sepal tips. Tails are orange-yellow and upright. The velvety surface texture is pronounced, visible even in photographs. Richer spotting than most orange hybrids in the genus.
• Plant: Compact miniature habit, reflecting the strobelii parentage. A vigorous grower that divides well over time.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C to 22°C. Both parents originate from high-altitude Andean cloud forests. Cool nights are required, and sustained warmth should be avoided. Not suited to warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. With no pseudobulbs there are no water reserves, so do not allow it to dry out.
• Humidity and air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

What you'll receive

You will receive an established, flowering-size division of the selected clone 'Winter Coat'. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.