Overview
Masdevallia Pink Mist gx is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Masdevallia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Masdevallia Pink Mist 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 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.
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 Pink Mist 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 Pink Mist 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 Pink Mist gx?
Masdevallia Pink Mist gx prefers full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Masdevallia Pink Mist gx need?
Masdevallia Pink Mist 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 Pink Mist gx hardy in the UK?
Masdevallia Pink Mist 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 Pink Mist 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
