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