Masdevallia lineolata × tovarensis 'Cloud Nine'

Masdevallia lineolata × tovarensis 'Cloud Nine' is a selected clone from this unregistered primary cross between two white-flowered species. Masdevallia tovarensis, native to the cloud forests of Venezuela, is one of the more floriferous and approachable species in the genus — its spikes rebloom successively and can carry multiple flowers simultaneously. Masdevallia lineolata, from Colombia, contributes compact habit and refined flower form. Together they produce something genuinely charming — a plant that covers itself in pure white flowers with a pink-purple eye, all around the plant at once. 'Cloud Nine' has been selected as the standout plant from this cross. This is a division of that selected clone.

An important cultural note inherited from tovarensis: do not cut the flower spikes when blooming finishes — they will rebloom from the same spike in subsequent seasons.

What to expect

• Flowering: Multiple flowers carried simultaneously on spikes all around the plant. Spikes are reblooming — leave them intact after flowering. One of the more floriferous combinations in the cool-growing Masdevallia world.
• Flowers: Pure white, rounded, with a contrasting pink-purple eye at the centre and fine yellow-green tails. Delicate and charming rather than dramatic.
• Plant: Compact and tidy. More forgiving than many Masdevallia, with the tovarensis background lending some additional heat tolerance.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. More tolerant than many Masdevallia — a good choice for growers without dedicated cool conditions.
• Light: Filtered shade. No direct sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. Do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.
• Spikes: Do not remove old flower spikes — they will rebloom from the same stem in subsequent seasons.

Shipping & condition

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