Masdevallia barlaeana 'Harold' HCC/AOS

Masdevallia barlaeana 'Harold' HCC/AOS is a flowering size division of a long-standing awarded clone of this cool-growing Andean species. 'Harold' received its HCC from the AOS in 1975 and remains one of the recognised cultivars of the species. What you receive is genetically identical to the awarded plant, not a seedling.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single blooms carried on erect spikes above the foliage, typically summer to autumn.
• Flowers: Deep magenta-crimson, with the triangular campanulate form and long swept tails characteristic of section Coccineae. Flower size is approximately 3 cm.
• Plant: Miniature, caespitose growth habit. Compact, and suited to a cool, humid growing area.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to cold, 5°C to 18°C. This species originates from rocky Andean slopes at 2,200 to 3,100 m. It needs cool nights and is not suited to warm climates, so avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered light. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. With no pseudobulbs, it has no drought tolerance and must not be allowed to dry out.
• Humidity and air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with consistent air movement. Rainwater or RO water is preferred.

What you'll receive

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