Masdevallia Bright Spice

Masdevallia Bright Spice is a registered hybrid (M. John Leathers × M. triangularis), registered by D.F. Butler in 2000. John Leathers contributes bold spotting and warm amber tones; M. triangularis, a Venezuelan cloud forest species, brings its open triangular form, warm yellow colouring and free-flowering habit. The result is a compact plant with triangular blooms in yellow to pale pink, densely speckled with magenta-purple, and long dark red tails.

About this plant

• Flowers: Yellow to pale pink base, densely speckled with magenta-purple, with long burgundy-red tails. Can bloom multiple times per year.
• Season: Late winter to spring, and autumn.
• Size: Approximately 3–5 cm across, with the tails extending beyond.
• Fragrance: Not fragrant.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C to 22°C. Avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. It has no pseudobulbs, so do not allow it to dry out. Rainwater or RO water is preferred.
• Humidity and air: 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement.

What you'll receive

An established division of flowering size, a piece divided from an established plant. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of dispatch, due to seasonal and environmental factors.