Masdevallia Pichincha 'Eruption' HCC/OSCOV

Masdevallia Pichincha is a Ray Thomson hybrid registered in 1993 — a cross of Masdevallia Copper Angel × M. calocodon. Copper Angel itself carries M. veitchiana and M. triangularis in its background, so Pichincha combines the striking colour of veitchiana-line hybrids with the refined form of calocodon. 'Eruption' is a long-standing awarded clone, holding an HCC/OSCOV — a Highly Commended Certificate from the Orchid Species Council of Victoria, first recorded in 1994 and still highly regarded on the show bench three decades on. It's an easy, floriferous grower, producing an abundance of delicate white blossoms.

What to expect

• Flowering: Single flowers on erect spikes held clear of the foliage. A reliably floriferous clone.
• Flowers: Delicate white blossoms with contrasting markings — the combination that earned this clone its HCC/OSCOV.
• Plant: Compact Masdevallia habit, easy to grow and vigorous when cool conditions are met.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs — do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

Shipping & condition

Supplied as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.