Growing conditions
Cool Temperature class
2,725–4,574m Elevation
10°C Day/night drop
1,118mm Annual rainfall
Jan Dry rest
Temperature
6°N Northern Hemisphere Day high Night low Range across populations
Rainfall
1,118mm/year Dry rest period: Jan - reduce watering during these months
Jan 19° 15–20 6° 4–7 21mm
Feb 19° 15–20 7° 4–8 44mm
Mar 19° 15–20 8° 5–9 78mm
Apr 18° 14–19 8° 6–9 140mm
May 18° 14–19 8° 6–9 135mm
Jun 17° 13–18 8° 5–9 130mm
Jul 17° 12–18 8° 5–9 88mm
Aug 17° 13–18 8° 5–8 83mm
Sep 17° 13–19 7° 5–8 106mm
Oct 17° 14–19 8° 5–9 146mm
Nov 18° 14–19 8° 5–8 103mm
Dec 18° 14–19 7° 5–8 46mm
Bloom Season
Based on 15 recorded blooms.
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Awards
AM / OCNZ 2024 'Aureum'
83.38 points Northland 19 October 2024
Measurements
Flower size 50 mm long Dorsal sepal 40 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 72 × 25 mm
17 inflorescences 5 flowers 11 buds
Sepals canary yellow turning to orange towards the apex, margins simple. Flowers well displayed above the foilage. Substance firm, texture matte.
View on OCNZ website ↗HCC / OCNZ 2024 'Miss Ally'
78.00 points Whangarei 1 December 2024
Measurements
Flower size 53.4 mm long Dorsal sepal 56.2 × 7.7 mm Lateral sepals 73 × 27.9 mm
3 inflorescences 3 flowers
Three flowers held high on 60cm inflorescences. Dorsal sepal deep magenta with yellow tip, ventral sepals deep crimson with deep magenta striations; yellow column. Substance firm.
View on OCNZ website ↗ACC / AOC 2013 'Snowbird'
77.80 points Exhibited by Ling P. & V. TAS 9 November 2013
Measurements
Flower size 75 × 45 mm Dorsal sepal 45 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 27 × 16 mm
22 inflorescences 22 flowers
22 inflorescences of 420mm with 22 flowers; pure white
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 2012 'Columbian Queen'
78.00 points Exhibited by Stone M. & J. NSW 24 November 2012
Measurements
Flower size 95 × 46 mm Dorsal sepal 52 × 24 mm Lateral sepals 49 × 23 mm
All segments red-purple 68A, marked red-purple 66B with yellow 6A at the centre. Four single-flowered inflorescences on 340mm stems.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 2006 'Pleasant Park'
78.60 points Exhibited by Jackson P. & H. TAS 15 October 2006 Burnie Spring Show
Measurements
Flower size 65 × 55 mm Dorsal sepal 40 × 6 mm Lateral sepals 56 × 28 mm
All segments red-purple 74A. One flower on 300mm stem.
View on AOC website ↗AM / AOC 2002 'Crestwood'
80.90 points Exhibited by Cusack R. & Hayman C. VIC 8 October 2002
Measurements
Flower size 105 × 44 mm
Segments yellow-orange 14C. Tips orange 25A. Three flowers. Stems 530mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 2002 'Queenscliff'
76.80 points Exhibited by Cusack R. & Hayman C. VIC 19 September 2002 Royal Melbourne Show
Measurements
Flower size 80 × 42 mm
All segments white 155C. One flower. Stem 420mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 2001 'Highclere'
77.00 points Exhibited by Garrett G. VIC 20 September 2001 Royal Melbourne Show
Measurements
Flower size 100 × 45 mm Dorsal sepal 42 × 5 mm Lateral sepals 51 × 24 mm
All segments white 155D tipped yellow 14A. One flower. Stem 490mm.
View on AOC website ↗AM / AOC 2001 'Ai-Ling'
81.90 points Exhibited by Khoo J. VIC 14 September 2001
Measurements
Flower size 122 × 56 mm
All segments red-purple 61A. Two flowers. Stem 440mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 1999 'Elena'
78.00 points Exhibited by Wiseman G. & A. TAS 7 July 1999
Measurements
Flower size 128 × 48 mm
Segments yellow 13C caudae tipped orange 24A. One flower. Stem 480mm.
View on AOC website ↗ACC / AOC 1997 'Goodwood'
78.00 points Exhibited by Elgood T. & M. VIC 7 November 1997
Measurements
Flower size 110 × 51 mm Dorsal sepal 50 × 25 mm Lateral sepals 65 × 9 mm
Segments red-purple 74A. Thirty five flowers/ 6 buds. Stem 425mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 1997 'Colombian Queen'
75.70 points Exhibited by Goode V. & B. SA 4 December 1997
Measurements
Flower size 115 × 50 mm Dorsal sepal 60 × 7 mm Lateral sepals 63 × 27 mm
Sepals red-purple 66B striated red-purple 74A. Throat green-yellow 1D. Thirty flowers/ 1 bud. Stem 520mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 1992 'Anna'
0.00 points Exhibited by Page H. & W. NSW 29 September 1992
Measurements
Flower size 117 × 45 mm Dorsal sepal 60 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 68 × 22 mm
Segments yellow 12C, shading to yellow 13A at apices of lateral sepals. Caudae yellow 17A. Judged by appreciation.
View on AOC website ↗AM / AOC 1990 'Beenak'
81.00 points Exhibited by Mt. Beenak Orchids VIC 21 September 1990
Measurements
Flower size 139 × 60 mm Petals 70 × 30 mm Dorsal sepal 69 × 5 mm
Flower all over red purple 57A. AJ
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 1987 'Wayne Miller'
0.00 points Exhibited by Adelaide Orchids SA 5 November 1987
Measurements
Flower size 135 × 40 mm Dorsal sepal 70 × 18 mm Lateral sepals 70 × 21 mm
Overall colour yellow orange 15B. One outstanding flower on long, erect stem. Considered by panel well worthy of award. AJ
View on AOC website ↗Award Comparison
| Measurement | AM/OCNZ 2024 'Aureum' | HCC/OCNZ 2024 'Miss Ally' | ACC/AOC 2013 'Snowbird' | HCC/AOC 2012 'Columbian Queen' | HCC/AOC 2006 'Pleasant Park' | AM/AOC 2002 'Crestwood' | HCC/AOC 2002 'Queenscliff' | HCC/AOC 2001 'Highclere' | AM/AOC 2001 'Ai-Ling' | HCC/AOC 1999 'Elena' | ACC/AOC 1997 'Goodwood' | HCC/AOC 1997 'Colombian Queen' | HCC/AOC 1992 'Anna' | AM/AOC 1990 'Beenak' | HCC/AOC 1987 'Wayne Miller' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower size | 50 mm | 53.4 mm | 75 × 45 mm | 95 × 46 mm | 65 × 55 mm | 105 × 44 mm | 80 × 42 mm | 100 × 45 mm | 122 × 56 mm | 128 × 48 mm | 110 × 51 mm | 115 × 50 mm | 117 × 45 mm | 139 × 60 mm | 135 × 40 mm |
| Petals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 70 × 30 mm | - |
| Dorsal sepal | 40 × 8 mm | 56.2 × 7.7 mm | 45 × 3 mm | 52 × 24 mm | 40 × 6 mm | - | - | 42 × 5 mm | - | - | 50 × 25 mm | 60 × 7 mm | 60 × 8 mm | 69 × 5 mm | 70 × 18 mm |
| Lateral sepals | 72 × 25 mm | 73 × 27.9 mm | 27 × 16 mm | 49 × 23 mm | 56 × 28 mm | - | - | 51 × 24 mm | - | - | 65 × 9 mm | 63 × 27 mm | 68 × 22 mm | - | 70 × 21 mm |
| Flower count | 5 | 3 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inflorescences | 17 | 3 | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Hybrids from Masdevallia coccinea
As seed parent
Dracuvallia Clive Henrick × Dracula platycrater
Dracuvallia Cynthia's Wedding Bells × Dracula sodiroi
Dracuvallia Elven Rose × Dracula chimaera
Dracuvallia Rococo × Dracula vampira
Masdevallia Andean Princess × Masdevallia panguiensis
Masdevallia Anne Leggett × Masdevallia macrura
Masdevallia Barbarosa × Masdevallia ephippium
Masdevallia Bella Donna × Masdevallia datura
Masdevallia Carl Djerassi × Masdevallia davisii
Masdevallia Cassiope × Masdevallia triangularis
Masdevallia Celine Dion × Masdevallia welischii
Masdevallia Charisma × Masdevallia calocodon
Masdevallia Chimborazo × Masdevallia rimarimaalba
Masdevallia Concord × Masdevallia angulata
Masdevallia Dan Harvey × Masdevallia agaster
Masdevallia Doña Alejita × Masdevallia trochilus
Masdevallia Double Take × Masdevallia Charisma
Masdevallia Ecocho × Masdevallia echo
Masdevallia Ecuagenera's Ruby × Masdevallia harlequina
Masdevallia Elven Song × Masdevallia Fairy Princess
As pollen parent
Masdevallia Aristocrat Masdevallia Elfriedchen ×
Masdevallia Blue Angel Masdevallia Kimballiana ×
Masdevallia Bright Angel Masdevallia Stella ×
Masdevallia Calypso Queen Masdevallia Royal Flush ×
Masdevallia Carol Tarlow Masdevallia notosibirica ×
Masdevallia Caroline Kelley Masdevallia Patricia Hill ×
Masdevallia Cleopatra Masdevallia Tyrian ×
Masdevallia Cojitambo Masdevallia caesia ×
Masdevallia Cotillion Masdevallia hymenantha ×
Masdevallia Dusty Pink Masdevallia Pixie Dust ×
Masdevallia Edith May Masdevallia Inca Prince ×
Masdevallia Evening Rose Masdevallia Ligia Posada ×
Masdevallia Georgia DiFabio Masdevallia Afternoon Delight ×
Masdevallia Gertrude Puttock Masdevallia Copper Angel ×
Masdevallia Goldstone Masdevallia MacInnes' Golden Heart ×
Masdevallia Impact Masdevallia Copperwing ×
Masdevallia Jeanette Masdevallia amabilis ×
Masdevallia Lemon Meringue Masdevallia Mary Staal ×
Masdevallia Lyn Sherlock Masdevallia Bella Donna ×
Masdevallia Machu Picchu Masdevallia ayabacana ×
Synonyms
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