Masdevallia maloi 'Franklin'

Masdevallia maloi 'Franklin' is a named clonal selection of a rare cool-growing species from the cloud forests of Ecuador (Loja province). There it grows as an epiphyte at elevation, in high humidity and constant air movement.

About this plant

'Franklin' produces distinctively triangular, golden-amber flowers with a rich maroon central marking and long, upswept tails. Flowers are borne singly on upright stems and held clear of the neat, strap-leafed foliage. As a named clone, the flower form and colour shown in the photographs is what you can expect from this plant.

A true species, valued as a collectible in its own right and as a parent in hybrid breeding. Rarely available in Australia.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: 10–22°C, with a cool drop at night
• Light: bright, indirect light, no direct sun
• Water: keep evenly moist year-round and do not let it dry out completely
• Humidity: high, 70–85%
• Air: good air movement is essential
• Repotting: every 2–3 years, in fine bark or sphagnum moss

What you'll receive

A flowering-size division, which is a piece divided from an established plant. The photographs show the parent plants.