Overview

Masdevallia coccinea var. alba is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Masdevallia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Masdevallia coccinea var. alba grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

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

About the genus

Masdevallia, abbreviated Masd in horticultural trade, is a large genus of flowering plants of the Pleurothallidinae, a subtribe of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). There are over 500 species, grouped into several subgenera. The genus is named for Jose Masdevall (?-1801), a physician and botanist in the court of Charles III of Spain.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Masdevallia

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Masdevallia coccinea var. alba size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Masdevallia coccinea var. alba

Propagation

Division when over-filling pot

Pest resistance

Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions