Masdevallia Harlequin 'Beenak' × datura

This plant is a selected seedling from the cross Masdevallia Harlequin 'Beenak' × M. datura — an unregistered breeding line combining the Beall hybrid Masdevallia Harlequin (M. yungasensis × M. uniflora, 1987) with the large, scented Bolivian species M. datura. The result is a freely flowering, white-ground plant with delicate pink-mauve veining: the clean ground colour and generous flower size coming from the datura parent, the intricate vein pattern from the Harlequin lineage. One selected seedling is available.

What to expect

• Flowering: Exceptionally floriferous — a well-established plant carries a large number of spikes simultaneously, creating a massed white display. Spikes suberect, holding flowers outward and slightly downward from the plant.
• Flowers: White to pale lavender-white ground with fine pink-mauve veining running through all three sepals. Yellow-green centre and throat. Yellow-green tails on all three sepals. Large, open triangular form — the datura influence is clear in the flower size. Fragrance likely — M. datura is noted for heavily scented flowers and this character can carry into crosses.
• Plant: Small, upright, compact growth. Clump-forming when established, rewarding with a massed display when in peak flowering condition.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. The datura parent is a cold-growing Bolivian species at 2,500 m; this cross will appreciate cool conditions. Avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs means no water reserves — do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

Shipping & condition

You will receive an established division selected from the cross Masdevallia Harlequin 'Beenak' × M. datura. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.