{"product_id":"masdevallia-macrura-gigantica","title":"Masdevallia macrura 'Gigantica'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia macrura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large, robust species from the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador, found at elevations of 2,000–2,600 metres and described by Reichenbach in 1874. It's best known for its extraordinary tail length and heavy substance, and has been used repeatedly as a parent in modern Masdevallia hybridising for exactly those traits. \u003cstrong\u003e'Gigantica'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selected clone chosen for size — living up to both the species epithet and the cultivar name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single flower on an erect to suberect spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, with elongated tails and heavy substance — among the biggest tails in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust and larger-growing than most Masdevallia — give it room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to cold. A Colombian\/Ecuadorian cloud forest species found at 2,000–2,600 m — avoid sustained warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs — do not allow to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; air:\u003c\/strong\u003e High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warren Brookes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49960772436208,"sku":"MAS-198","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/15000179-ADAF-485F-A7D1-11B50DF1ED38.jpg?v=1782966064","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-macrura-gigantica","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}