Overview
Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Masdevallia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx 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 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.
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 Cuzco Gold gx 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 Cuzco Gold gx
- Propagation
- Division when over-filling pot
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx?
Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx need?
Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx hardy in the UK?
Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Masdevallia Cuzco Gold gx?
Division when over-filling pot.
More in the Masdevallia genus
- Masdevallia
- Masdevallia caesia
- Masdevallia coccinea
- Masdevallia coccinea var. alba
- Masdevallia mezae 'Kathy'
- Masdevallia polysticta
- Masdevallia regina
- Masdevallia schroederiana
