Masdevallia Hurdy Gurdy ‘Beenak’ HCC/OSCOV

Masdevallia Hurdy Gurdy is a P.L. Jackson hybrid registered in 1996, a cross of Masdevallia Sundancer × M. veitchiana. Sundancer (M. triangularis × M. veitchiana) contributes warm golden-orange tones and good spike habit. The second veitchiana in the pedigree concentrates the species' characteristic orange intensity and bold substance. Hurdy Gurdy is a well-regarded show grex, with large orange flowers, strong form and reliable flowering. 'Beenak' was selected from Belgrave Orchids' own plants and received a Highly Commended Certificate (HCC) from the OSCOV, recognising its consistent quality and presentation under judging.

About this plant

• Flowering: Single flowers on erect spikes held clearly above the foliage. Well-established plants can carry several spikes at once.
• Flowers: Large, warm orange, with strong substance and clean proportions. The concentrated veitchiana pedigree gives good scale and colour saturation.
• Plant: Compact Masdevallia habit, vigorous when cool conditions are met.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C – 22°C. Avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered light. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. There are no pseudobulbs, 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 selected clone 'Beenak' as an established, flowering size division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.