Masdevallia Bella Donna 'Prima' × (John Leathers × glandulosa)

Masdevallia Bella Donna 'Prima' × (John Leathers × glandulosa) is a complex hybrid built on 'Prima', an awarded clone of Bella Donna (M. coccinea × M. datura, J. Leathers 1992), crossed onto an unregistered pairing of Masdevallia John Leathers (M. chaparensis × M. calocodon) and the fragrant species M. glandulosa. It is offered here as a flowering size division.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single blooms carried on erect spikes clear of the foliage.
• Flowers: White to pale pink base colouring typical of the Bella Donna line, with the potential for the fragrance and refined form contributed by glandulosa. Colour deepens with cooler growing.
• Plant: Compact Masdevallia growth habit, suited to cool-growing collections.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C to 22°C. It needs cool nights and is not suited to warm climates. Avoid sustained heat, which is the primary cause of failure with Masdevallia.
• 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 is preferred.

What you'll receive

You will receive an established, flowering size division of this cross. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.