Masdevallia Super Nova 'Beenak' FCC/AOC

Masdevallia Super Nova 'Beenak' FCC/AOC is the top awarded clone of this C. Halls hybrid (Masd. Starfire × Masd. Copperwing), registered by Mt Beenak Orchids in 2013. It carries a warm burnt-orange flower with very dense dark spotting, and this listing is for a flowering size division of the clone.

About this plant

Both parents are Halls-bred hybrids with a deep veitchiana background. Super Nova is the next step in that breeding line, with larger flowers, richer colour and heavier spotting than either parent. 'Beenak' is the nursery's own top selection from the grex. The FCC (First Class Certificate) from the Australian Orchid Council is the highest flower quality award available, requiring a score of 85% or above under formal judging. One of Clive's 7 FCCs.

• Flowering: Single flowers on tall erect spikes held well clear of the foliage. Can carry multiple spikes at once.
• Flowers: Large, warm burnt-orange with exceptionally dense dark red-purple spotting across all sepal surfaces and a long dark crimson tail. The spotting is heavier and more saturated than most orange hybrids, which is what earned it an FCC rather than an HCC or AM.
• Plant: Vigorous and well proportioned, reflecting the strength of the Halls breeding program.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate, 5°C – 22°C. Avoid sustained warmth. Not suitable for warm climates.
• Light: Bright filtered light. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. With no pseudobulbs there are no water reserves, so do not allow it to dry out.
• Humidity & air: Humidity of 60% or higher, with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

What you'll receive

You will receive a flowering size division (a piece divided from an established plant) of the FCC-awarded clone 'Beenak'. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at the time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.