Masdevallia angulata 'Pebble Beach'

Masdevallia angulata 'Pebble Beach' is a selected clone of this cool-growing species from the cloud forests of Nariño, Colombia and north-western Ecuador, where it grows as a terrestrial or lithophyte on steep embankments at 600–2,600 m. M. angulata is one of the more freely flowering species in the genus, and a mature plant will carry multiple spikes at once. 'Pebble Beach' was selected for the density and saturation of its spotting: a deep magenta ground with concentrated purple-maroon spotting that gives the flower a rich, almost lacquered appearance. This is a division of that selected clone.

About this plant

• Flowering: Autumn through late winter. Slender, descending single-flowered spikes emerge from the base of the plant and are held well below the foliage. A well-established plant will carry several spikes at once. Basket culture is required (see Growing conditions).
• Flowers: Deep magenta to burgundy-maroon ground, heavily overlaid with dense purple-maroon spotting. The dorsal sepal is broad and triangular with a short upward-pointing tail; the lateral sepals are large and spreading with yellow-green tails. Fleshy and long-lasting. At approximately 5 cm across, the flower is large relative to the plant.
• Plant: Miniature and clump-forming, with stout, erect foliage and a purplish cast to the ramicauls. Vigorous when conditions suit: cool nights, consistent moisture and basket culture reward with multiple spike flushes per season.

Growing conditions

• Potting (important): Flower spikes emerge from the base and hang downward. Grow in a basket, net pot or open-sided container so the spikes can emerge and hang freely. A closed pot will prevent flowering.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C to 22°C. Cool nights are required, and this plant is not suited to warm climates. Avoid sustained warmth.
• 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 the selected clone 'Pebble Beach' as an established, flowering size division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.