{"product_id":"masdevallia-colossus-species","title":"Masdevallia colossus (species)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia colossus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large-growing species from the cloud forests of southeastern Ecuador and northern Peru, first collected near Molinopampa, Peru in 1977 and formally described by Carlyle Luer in 1978. As the name suggests, \u003cem\u003ecolossus\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the biggest species in the genus by both plant and flower size — a genuine standout among cool-growing Masdevallia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single flower carried on a slender, suberect spike arising low on the ramicaul, typically through the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large for the genus, with bold, substantial form. In the wild the species is pollinated by carrion flies, so flowers can carry a faint musty scent rather than a sweet one — worth knowing before you bring one indoors to admire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stout, erect growths carrying a single broad, leathery leaf. A genuinely large-growing Masdevallia — give it room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to cold. A high-altitude Ecuadorian\/Peruvian cloud forest species found at 2,000–2,500 m — avoid sustained warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs — do not allow to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; air:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warren Brookes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49960772042992,"sku":"MAS-192","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/C137D1FD-7DE7-4C1B-A0ED-3E5276876B53.jpg?v=1782966638","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-colossus-species","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}