Masdevallia Falcata 'Inferno'

Masdevallia Falcata 'Inferno' is a selected clone of one of the oldest and most celebrated Masdevallia hybrids in cultivation: M. coccinea × M. veitchiana, registered by Lawrence in 1899. More than 125 years later it remains a benchmark cross, combining the large flower size and broad laterals of veitchiana with the rich colour and strong spike habit of coccinea. 'Inferno' was selected for its flower size and intensity of colour, and the name suits it. This is a division of that selected clone.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single flowers on tall, upright spikes held well clear of the foliage. A well-grown plant carries multiple spikes at once. Flowers appear spring through summer.
• Flowers: Very large. Vivid fiery orange-red with a glowing yellow-orange interior and strong veining throughout. Among the largest flowers in the cool-growing Masdevallia world.
• Plant: Vigorous and robust for the genus. The veitchiana background gives this hybrid real presence as a specimen plant.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to cold, with a range of 5°C to 22°C. Both parents are high-altitude Andean species. It needs cool nights, avoid sustained warmth, and it 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. Rainwater or RO water is preferred.
• Humidity and air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement.

What you'll receive

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