{"product_id":"masdevallia-davisii-species","title":"Masdevallia davisii (species)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia davisii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 'the orchid of the sun' — is a cold-growing species from Peru, found at elevations of 2,600 to 4,000 metres as a lithophyte or terrestrial on rocky outcrops near the tree line. Described by Reichenbach in 1874 from material collected by Walter Davis near Cusco, it became a favourite in European collections before all but disappearing — a genuine \"lost orchid\" not reintroduced to cultivation until the late 1970s. The Incas knew it as \u003cem\u003eqoriwaqanki\u003c\/em\u003e (\"golden waqanki\") for its resemblance to the red \u003cem\u003eM. veitchiana\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 fragrant flower held high on a slender, successive spike — new flowers appear from the same inflorescence over time rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant golden-yellow, deep orange within — striking against the compact foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature to small growing, with a single leathery leaf per short growth.\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 Peruvian species found to 4,000 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":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":49967734948080,"sku":"MAS-205","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/DA33C096-86EA-4F44-BD0E-C4E0199BD7CA.jpg?v=1783063791","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-davisii-species","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}