Masdevallia

Masdevallia macrura

Author Rchb.f.

Species 7 awards

Found in 2 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

8°C Day/night drop

2,405mm Annual rainfall

Moderate Rainfall pattern

Temperature

6°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,405mm/year

Jan 20° 18–22 12° 11–13 126mm

Feb 20° 19–22 12° 11–13 125mm

Mar 20° 19–23 12° 11–13 167mm

Apr 20° 18–22 12° 11–13 240mm

May 20° 18–22 12° 11–14 278mm

Jun 20° 19–22 12° 11–13 187mm

Jul 20° 19–22 12° 11–13 157mm

Aug 20° 19–22 12° 11–13 194mm

Sep 20° 19–22 12° 11–13 231mm

Oct 19° 18–21 11° 11–13 292mm

Nov 19° 18–21 12° 11–13 245mm

Dec 20° 18–22 12° 11–13 164mm

Bloom Season

Based on 5 recorded blooms.

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Awards

HCC / OCNZ 2018 'Ruth'

78.40 points Exhibited by g ellerm

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2005 'Pee Kay'

76.40 points Exhibited by Kieran P. VIC 9 September 2005 Maribyrnong OS Spring Show

Measurements

Flower size 265 × 28 mm

All segments orange 163B, overlaid greyed purple 189A. Two flowers on 165mm stems.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2003 'Toowong'

76.20 points Exhibited by Crawford J. VIC 18 June 2003

Measurements

Flower size 245 × 45 mm Dorsal sepal 120 × 23 mm Lateral sepals 128 × 14 mm Lip 10 × 5 mm

Background yellow-green 151C, spotted & overlaid greyed purple 183A. One flower. Stem 260mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

AM / AOC 2002 'Anna'

80.70 points Exhibited by Page B. & J. NSW 12 August 2002 St Ives Spectacular

Measurements

Flower size 370 × 35 mm Dorsal sepal 180 × 25 mm Lateral sepals 300 × 32 mm

Petals grey-orange 168C. Sepals yellow-green 150B overlaid grey-orange 168C spotted red 53A. One flower. Stem 400mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 1997 'Stephi'

78.30 points Exhibited by Hamilton R. TAS 26 May 1997

Measurements

Flower size 361 × 32 mm Dorsal sepal 176 × 25 mm Lateral sepals 185 × 16 mm

Sepals yellow-orange 17A brushed red 46A to red 45A towards base & centre. Stem 344mm.

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AM / OCNZ 1992 'Charlie M'

Exhibited by Cliff & Ruth Coles

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HCC / AOC 1991 'Julie'

77.50 points Exhibited by Murray J. NSW 27 May 1991

Measurements

Flower size 270 mm long Dorsal sepal 180 × 40 mm Lateral sepals 175 × 14 mm

Overall colour grey-yellow 62B. Throat 178D, spotted 178A. Flower much wider than norm, strong colour.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	HCC/AOC 2005 'Pee Kay'	HCC/AOC 2003 'Toowong'	AM/AOC 2002 'Anna'	HCC/AOC 1997 'Stephi'	HCC/AOC 1991 'Julie'
Flower size	265 × 28 mm	245 × 45 mm	370 × 35 mm	361 × 32 mm	270 × 0 mm
Dorsal sepal	-	120 × 23 mm	180 × 25 mm	176 × 25 mm	180 × 40 mm
Lateral sepals	-	128 × 14 mm	300 × 32 mm	185 × 16 mm	175 × 14 mm
Lip	-	10 × 5 mm	-	-	-