{"product_id":"masdevallia-veitchiana-sol","title":"Masdevallia veitchiana 'Sol'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia veitchiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"Veitch's Masdevallia\" or \"King of the Masdevallias\" — is arguably the most important species in the genus, native exclusively to the Cusco region of Peru around Machu Picchu, at 2,000–4,000 m. Discovered by Richard Pearce for Veitch Nurseries in 1867 and named for Harry Veitch, it's known in Peru as \u003cem\u003egallo-gallo\u003c\/em\u003e (\"rooster\") and in Quechua as \u003cem\u003ewaqanki\u003c\/em\u003e. Its large orange flowers are covered in iridescent purple hairs that create a shifting, prismatic colour effect depending on viewing angle and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Sol'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most enduringly awarded clones of the species, with 5 recorded awards spanning 1973–1992 — matching 'Prince de Galle' as one of the two most historically significant veitchiana selections in cultivation. Victorian growers (OSCOV) have noted 'Sol' as robust enough to grow outdoors alongside cymbidiums locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, upright flowers with intense orange to red-orange colouration and strong substance. The \u003cem\u003eveitchiana\u003c\/em\u003e form is distinctive — compact sepal body with relatively reduced tails, and concentrated, saturated pigmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact to medium Masdevallia habit, vigorous when cool conditions are met.\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. Peruvian Andean cloud forest species at 2,000–4,000 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","offer_id":50197688746224,"sku":"MAS-227","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/2B46D42F-D1A6-402B-B1D2-D2FB92C87072.jpg?v=1785831542","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-veitchiana-sol","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}