Masdevallia Heather Anderson

An impressive hybrid from the cross between Masd. helgae and Masd. rex, featuring large, showy flowers with bold coloration and elegant form. The vigorous growth habit and enhanced adaptability make it more forgiving than many species Masdevallias.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50-70% shade cloth; protect from direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate grower. Daytime 59-75°F (15-24°C), nighttime 50-63°F (10-17°C). Tolerates slightly warmer conditions than strict cool growers while still benefiting from a 10-15°F day-night differential.
• Humidity: 65-80% with good air movement; maintain through humidity trays, humidifiers, or greenhouse environments.
• Watering: Keep evenly moist year-round; mounted plants need daily misting, potted specimens require watering every 2-3 days depending on medium.

Additional Notes

Hybrid vigor makes this cultivar more adaptable to varied growing conditions. Grows well mounted on tree fern or cork bark, or potted in fine bark mix with sphagnum moss.