{"product_id":"masdevallia-venustra-species","title":"Masdevallia venusta (species)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasdevallia venusta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking species from the cloud forests of northern Peru, found at elevations of around 2,400–2,500 metres and described by Rudolf Schlechter in 1921. It belongs to the same subsection as \u003cem\u003eM. coccinea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eM. veitchiana\u003c\/em\u003e — the hummingbird-pollinated group responsible for some of the boldest colour in the genus. The species has an unusual history: it hasn't been recollected in the wild since its original discovery in the early 1900s, so everything in cultivation today traces back to those first plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single large flower held well clear of the foliage on a long, slender, erect spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold crimson to orange colouring typical of the coccinea group, with good size and substance for a species this compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright growth with a single leathery leaf per growth.\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 intermediate. A high-altitude Peruvian cloud forest species — 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 Title","offer_id":49960772763888,"sku":"MAS-202","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/39BE185E-FD54-4B4F-A078-B7A1FA57A239.jpg?v=1782965613","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.com.au\/products\/masdevallia-venustra-species","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}