Masdevallia King of Kings ‘Carry the Crown’ AM/AOC – Award-Winning Orange Hybrid

Bring a true champion into your collection with the award-winning Masdevallia King of Kings ‘Carry the Crown’. This highly sought-after clone is celebrated for its breathtaking coloration and flawless form, earning it a prestigious Award of Merit (AM). Its flowers are a brilliant shade of orange, creating a stunning and dramatic display that is guaranteed to be a highlight in any discerning collection.

Care Requirements

• Light: Medium to bright, filtered light. Avoid any direct afternoon sun, which will burn the delicate leaves.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Ideal day temperatures are 18°C-24°C, with a significant drop to 10°C-16°C at night. Avoid prolonged heat.
• Watering: This plant should be kept consistently moist. Its fine roots cannot tolerate drying out. Use rainwater or distilled water, as it is sensitive to mineral buildup.
• Humidity: High humidity is essential, ideally above 70%, with excellent air movement to prevent fungal issues.
• Potting: Use a fine, moisture-retentive mix such as pure sphagnum moss or a mixture of fine bark and perlite.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize with a weak, balanced solution (1/4 strength) at every second or third watering.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Masdevallia Copper Queen x Masdevallia veitchiana
• Hybridizer: P. L. Jackson (Registered 2003)
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: This clone, ‘Carry the Crown’, received an Award of Merit (AM/AOC) in 2009 with a score of 80.00 points, as recorded by the Australian Orchid Council (AOC).
• Note: A historically significant and highly awarded hybrid known for producing exceptional clones.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Can flower at various times throughout the year, with peak blooms often in spring and autumn.
• Bloom Size: Medium-to-large sized blooms with a distinctive cup shape and long, elegant tails.
• Coloration: The blooms are a vibrant orange, with subtle red speckling and stripes, giving it a stunning, speckled appearance.
• Fragrance: Not fragrant.
• Growth Habit: A compact, clump-forming plant with erect leaves.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Award-Winning Champion: This is a proven, high-quality plant recognized with an Award of Merit, attesting to its outstanding floral characteristics.
• Striking Coloration: The vibrant orange blooms are a guaranteed showstopper and a testament to the quality of this clone.
• Belgrave Quality: Our stock is robust and well-established, cultivated with expert care to ensure the plant is ready to flourish in your home.

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