Masdevallia Copper Angel 'Golden Gate'

Masdevallia Copper Angel 'Golden Gate' is a clone of one of the best-known primary hybrids in the genus, Masd. triangularis × Masd. veitchiana, registered by J&L Orchids in 1982. The 'Golden Gate' clone was selected by Golden Gate Orchids, the San Francisco nursery founded by Tom Perlite in 1981 and long regarded as one of the world's finest Masdevallia collections. Plants from that nursery were selected for flower quality, vigour and performance, and this clone reflects that standard. This is a flowering size division of the original Golden Gate selection, believed to have been imported into Australia from the US.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single flowers on erect spikes, freely produced. A well-grown specimen carries multiple spikes at once, as shown. It can rebloom several times a year.
• Flowers: Rich copper-orange with darker orange-red veining throughout and long crimson tails. A step above the typical Copper Angel in colour depth and form.
• Plant: Compact and vigorous.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: 5°C – 22°C, cool to intermediate. It needs cool nights and is not suited to warm climates.
• 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 & air: 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

What you'll receive

You will receive the clone 'Golden Gate' as an established division of flowering size. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping, due to seasonal and environmental factors.