Masdevallia is a genus of orchids known as kite orchids, recognised for their distinctive triangular flowers with a tail. These relatively small orchids have an upright columnar habit and deciduous foliage. They thrive in full shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained soil that can be loam or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, they require orchid bark and bright indirect light for cultivation. Masdevallia is hardy to UK zone H2 and flowers across all seasons, from spring to winter.

Masdevallia orchids feature distinctive triangular flowers with tails, thriving in full shade and ideal for patio and container planting all year round.

Masdevallia

Masdevallia Copper Angel gx 'Eichenfels' is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving in conservatory or greenhouse conditions. It prefers full shade with bright indirect light and requires moist but well-drained soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is best grown in sheltered, north-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is ideal for patio or container planting throughout all seasons.

Masdevallia Copper Angel gx 'Eichenfels' is a shade-loving kite orchid with a columnar habit, ideal for patio containers, flowering year-round.

Masdevallia Copper Angel gx 'Eichenfels'

Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving in full shade with bright indirect light in a conservatory or greenhouse setting. It prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for patio and container planting, it requires sheltered exposure and can be propagated by division when the pot becomes overcrowded. It offers year-round interest through all seasons.

Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx is a shade-loving kite orchid with a columnar habit, ideal for patio containers, flowering across all seasons.

Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx

Masdevallia Pink Mist gx is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving in moist but well-drained loam or sand soils across a range of pH levels. It is suited to full shade and sheltered positions, making it ideal for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation. Flowering occurs throughout the year, adding interest in all seasons, and it is typically grown in orchid bark with bright indirect light.

Masdevallia Pink Mist gx is a shade-loving orchid with distinctive triangular flowers, ideal for patios and containers, thriving year-round in moist conditions.

Masdevallia Pink Mist gx

Masdevallia Tuakau Goldstrike gx is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade with bright indirect light and prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam or sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and flowers across all seasons, from spring to winter.

Masdevallia Tuakau Goldstrike gx is a small kite orchid with a columnar habit, ideal for shaded patios and containers, flowering all year round.

Masdevallia Tuakau Goldstrike gx

Masdevallia arminii is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade with a north, west, or east-facing aspect and prefers a sheltered position. Suitable soil types include loam and sand with a range of pH levels, provided the soil remains moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for patio and container planting and can be cultivated in orchid bark with bright indirect light. It flowers across all seasons.

Masdevallia arminii is a small kite orchid with triangular flowers, thriving in full shade and ideal for patio or container planting all year round.

Masdevallia arminii

Masdevallia caesia is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for patio and container planting, flowering throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Cultivation involves orchid bark and bright indirect light, with propagation by division when the pot becomes crowded.

Masdevallia caesia thrives in full shade, is hardy to RHS H2, and suits patios or containers with year-round interest.

Masdevallia caesia

Masdevallia coccinea, the little flag, is a species of orchid occurring at high altitudes in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia.

Masdevallia coccinea is a shade-loving orchid ideal for patios and containers, flowering in spring and summer with H2 hardiness.

Masdevallia coccinea

Masdevallia coccinea var. alba is a shade-loving orchid ideal for containers, flowering year-round and hardy to RHS H2 conditions.

Masdevallia coccinea var. alba

Masdevallia mezae 'Kathy' is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade and prefers a sheltered aspect facing north, west, or east. Suitable for patio and container planting, it requires moist but well-drained soil, including loam or sand, with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and can be cultivated in orchid bark with bright indirect light, offering interest throughout all seasons.

Masdevallia mezae 'Kathy' is a shade-loving kite orchid with distinctive triangular flowers, ideal for containers and patios, flowering year-round.

Masdevallia mezae 'Kathy'

Masdevallia polysticta is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving in full shade with a sheltered aspect such as north, west, or east-facing positions. It prefers moist but well-drained soil, including loam or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, it requires orchid bark and bright indirect light for cultivation and can be propagated by division when the pot becomes crowded. It offers interest throughout all seasons.

Masdevallia polysticta is a shade-loving kite orchid with a columnar habit, ideal for patio and container planting, flowering year-round in the UK.

Masdevallia polysticta

Masdevallia regina is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. These orchids are relatively small and grow with a columnar upright habit, producing a single flower per stem. Masdevallia regina is deciduous and thrives in full shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained soil that can be loam or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container growing, it requires orchid bark and bright indirect light for cultivation and is hardy to UK zone H2.

Masdevallia regina is a shade-loving kite orchid cultivar, ideal for patio containers, flowering year-round with distinctive triangular blooms.

Masdevallia regina

Masdevallia reichenbachiana is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of small orchids known as kite orchids due to their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade with a sheltered aspect, suitable for north, west, or east-facing locations. The plant prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is best grown in orchid bark with bright indirect light and is ideal for patio and container cultivation throughout the year.

Masdevallia reichenbachiana is a shade-loving, small orchid with distinctive triangular flowers, ideal for patio and container planting all year round.

Masdevallia reichenbachiana

Masdevallia schroederiana is a cultivar of the Masdevallia genus, a group of orchids known as kite orchids for their distinctive triangular flowers with tails. This cultivar features a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is well suited for patio and container growing, benefiting from orchid bark and bright indirect light. It provides interest throughout all seasons, from spring to winter.

Masdevallia schroederiana is a shade-loving kite orchid with a columnar habit, ideal for patio and containers, flowering year-round.

Masdevallia schroederiana

Masdevallia triangularis is a species of orchid found from Venezuela to Ecuador. It grows to approximately 10 cm tall, and bears flat, solitary flowers above the leaves. It is more warmth tolerant than many other species in subsection Caudatae, and can be cultivated successfully in intermediate conditions. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, No especificado and Santander. In the garden it prefers full shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is tender and needs frost-free protection over winter (RHS H2). Suggested uses include patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Grow in specialist orchid compost. Provide bright, indirect light.

Masdevallia triangularis, a member of the Orchidaceae family, showcases the unique characteristics of its genus, known as kite orchids, with its intriguing triangular flowers that resemble a kite’s shape. This species typically produces a single flower per stem, which can display an array of colors and patterns, adding visual interest to any collection.