Masdevallia Twinky 'Apricot'

Masdevallia Twinky 'Apricot' is a primary hybrid between M. coccinea and M. citrinella, registered by M. Turkel in 1992. As a direct cross of two species, Twinky sits close to the wild — the coccinea influence dominates the flower form, producing broad, rounded laterals fused into a cupped sepal body, while citrinella, a small-flowered Ecuadorian species from subsection Oscillantes, contributes the distinctive yellow tail tips that set Twinky apart from the typical coccinea colour forms. 'Apricot' has been selected for its warm apricot-salmon ground colour and clean tail expression. This is a division of that selected clone.

What to expect

• Flowering: Single flowers on erect spikes held clear of the foliage. A well-grown plant will carry multiple spikes simultaneously.
• Flowers: Broad, rounded lateral sepals fused into a full, cupped form — warm apricot-salmon to coral-rose throughout, with subtle deeper pink veining radiating from the centre. Fine papillate surface texture gives a soft, matte finish. All three tails clearly expressed: the dorsal long and upswept, the laterals shorter and curving outward; all tipped in clean yellow-gold — the direct signature of the citrinella parentage, and a genuine point of difference from pure coccinea clones.
• Plant: Compact Masdevallia habit, typical of the coccinea alliance.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to cold. Both parents are high-altitude Andean and Ecuadorian species. Avoid sustained warmth.
• Light: Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist at all times. No pseudobulbs means no water reserves — do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity & air: High humidity with constant gentle air movement. Rainwater or RO water preferred.

Shipping & condition

You will receive the selected clone 'Apricot' as an established division. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.