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