Masdevallia coccinea var. lindenii 'Flamenco'

Masdevallia coccinea var. lindenii is a colour form of the iconic Colombian species, distinguished by its vivid cerise-magenta flowers and bright yellow eye. It is more intensely coloured than the typical red forms and immediately recognisable on the show bench. 'Flamenco' is a selected clone of this variety, chosen for its exceptional colour saturation, large broad laterals and strong spike. This is a division of that selected plant.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single flowers on tall erect spikes held well above the foliage. Flowers spring through autumn.
• Flowers: Large, broad lateral sepals in vivid cerise-magenta with a bright yellow eye at the centre and a long upright dorsal tail. Colour is intense and consistent in this clone.
• Plant: Medium-sized Masdevallia, robust for the genus. A strong grower when kept cool and moist.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to cold, 5°C to 18°C, with cool nights. M. coccinea originates from the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia at 2,440–3,600 m. Avoid sustained warmth; it is not suited to warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. 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 & air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water is preferred.

What you'll receive

You will receive the selected clone 'Flamenco' as an established, flowering size division, a piece divided from an established plant. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.