Masdevallia coccinea f. harryana ‘Colombian Queen’

Masdevallia coccinea f. harryana is one of the most celebrated forms of this iconic Colombian cloud forest species. The typical M. coccinea spans a wide colour range — from white through yellow, pink, and magenta — but the harryana form, selected and distributed in cultivation for over a century, is defined by its particularly deep, saturated purple-violet pigmentation: broad rounded lateral sepals in rich blue-violet with a darker centre and long slender tails. 'Colombian Queen' is a selected clone retained for its exceptional colour depth and clean, well-rounded form.

What to expect

• Flowering: Single flowers on tall erect spikes held well above the foliage. A well-grown specimen will carry multiple spikes simultaneously. Flowers spring through autumn in Australian conditions.
• Flowers: Deep saturated purple-violet, broad rounded lateral sepals, and long slender tails. Among the most intensely coloured clones of coccinea in the collection — bold without being heavy.
• Plant: Medium-sized Masdevallia, larger and more robust than many in the genus. A strong grower when kept cool and consistently moist.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to cold. M. coccinea originates from Colombian Andean cloud forests at 2,500–3,500 m. Avoid sustained warmth above 22°C.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs means no water reserves — do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

Shipping & condition

Supplied as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.