• A pair of Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' flowers. The blooms are a vibrant magenta-pink with a broad, wing-like shape and long, elegant tails.
  • Small plant with green leaves attached to a black cylindrical object on a dark surface.
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Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' AM/AOC

Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' AM/AOC

$85.00 AUD
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Bring a true show-quality gem to your collection with the spectacular, award-winning Masdevallia Machu Picchu 'Jay Vee' AM/AOC. This exceptional hybrid is highly sought after for its elegant form and brilliant coloration. As the offspring of Masdevallia ayabacana and Masdevallia coccinea, this named clone guarantees a spectacular display of large, vibrant blooms. This plant is a fantastic choice for collectors who appreciate a truly show-stopping and unique flower.

Care Requirements

  • Light: Medium to bright filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn leaves.
  • Temperature: Cool to intermediate; Ideal range is 10°C to 24°C. Needs cool nights.
  • Watering: Keep consistently moist; do not allow to dry out completely. Use pure water if possible.
  • Humidity: 70-80% minimum; use pebble trays or a humidifier. Good air circulation is crucial.
  • Potting: Fine bark mix or sphagnum moss. Repot annually or biennially, retaining moisture.
  • Fertilizing: Fertilize lightly, 1/4 strength, every second watering during active growth.

Genetic History & Provenance

  • Parentage: Masdevallia ayabacana x Masdevallia coccinea.
  • Hybridizer: Beall (1986).
  • Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society (01/01/1986).
  • Awards: Award of Merit from the Australian Orchid Council (AM/AOC).
  • Note: This plant is an authentic division of this specific, award-winning clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

  • Season: Can flower multiple times a year, with blooms often appearing in spring and autumn.
  • Bloom Size: Approximately 6-8 cm across, including the tails. The broad sepals create an impressive size.
  • Coloration: A solid, vibrant fuchsia-pink to magenta color.
  • Fragrance: Not fragrant.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, terrestrial or epiphytic, forming dense clumps.

Why Buy This Plant?

  • As a specific, award-winning clone (AM/AOC), it guarantees the highest show-quality traits and an elegant form.
  • The large, broad flowers make it a visually stunning and highly collectible choice.
  • Our stock is robust, healthy, and has been grown to ensure it is well-established for a successful growing experience.
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