Growing conditions
Cool Temperature class
2,637–3,632m Elevation
8°C Day/night drop
1,355mm Annual rainfall
Moderate Rainfall pattern
Temperature
5°N Northern Hemisphere Day high Night low Range across populations
Rainfall
1,355mm/yearJan 15° 12–20 5° 2–7 43mm
Feb 15° 11–20 6° 2–8 63mm
Mar 15° 12–20 7° 3–9 98mm
Apr 15° 11–19 7° 4–9 171mm
May 15° 11–19 8° 4–9 145mm
Jun 15° 11–18 7° 3–9 119mm
Jul 15° 11–18 7° 3–9 87mm
Aug 15° 11–18 7° 3–8 94mm
Sep 15° 11–19 7° 3–8 118mm
Oct 14° 11–19 7° 3–9 192mm
Nov 14° 11–19 7° 3–9 145mm
Dec 15° 11–19 6° 3–8 82mm
Bloom Season
Based on 75 Masdevallia awards. Showing genus-level data.
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Awards
HCC / AOC 2017 'Fuego'
78.50 points Exhibited by Haniver J. VIC 29 September 2017 VOC Spring Show
Measurements
Flower size 44 × 50 mm
3 inflorescences 2 flowers 1 bud
3 inflorescences of 300mm with 2 flowers + 1 bud (1 relevant); Background Red Group 44C, Striped Red Group 45B; Reverse side Orange Group 24C
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 2013 'Owen'
78.50 points Exhibited by Pinner J. TAS 20 September 2013
Measurements
Flower size 35 × 41 mm
14 inflorescences 10 flowers 4 buds
14 inflorescences of 250mmwith 10 flowers and 4 buds ; background Greyed/orange 168C with Orange/red 33A stripes
View on AOC website ↗ACC / AOC 1997 'Orange Fantasy'
78.30 points Exhibited by Ling P. & V. TAS 12 October 1997 Tasmanian Orchid Conference Burnie
Measurements
Flower size 42 × 47 mm
Segments orange 28B marked red 40A. Twenty four flowers open. Stems 260-300mm.
View on AOC website ↗HCC / AOC 1991 'Charterisville'
76.50 points Exhibited by Jackman V. VIC 16 September 1991
Measurements
Flower size 45 × 45 mm Dorsal sepal 45 × 18 mm Lateral sepals 45 × 10 mm
5 flowers
Background orange-red 31B, striped red 44. Dorsal sepal orange 26B. 5 Flowers larger than normal.
View on AOC website ↗Award Comparison
| Measurement | HCC/AOC 2017 'Fuego' | HCC/AOC 2013 'Owen' | ACC/AOC 1997 'Orange Fantasy' | HCC/AOC 1991 'Charterisville' |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower size | 44 × 50 mm | 35 × 41 mm | 42 × 47 mm | 45 × 45 mm |
| Dorsal sepal | - | - | - | 45 × 18 mm |
| Lateral sepals | - | - | - | 45 × 10 mm |
| Flower count | 2 | 10 | - | 5 |
| Inflorescences | 3 | 14 | - | - |
Hybrids from Masdevallia ignea
As seed parent
Disa Faust × Dracula hirtzii
Disa Orion × Dracula vampira
Dracuvallia Faust × Dracula hirtzii
Dracuvallia Orion × Dracula vampira
Masdevallia Absaroka Thunder × Masdevallia pteroglossa
Masdevallia Alan F. Garner × Masdevallia Pichincha
Masdevallia Angel Heart × infracta)
Masdevallia Ben Berliner × Masdevallia xanthina
Masdevallia Birthday Pink × Masdevallia Fraseri
Masdevallia Buscal Flamingo × Masdevallia caesia
Masdevallia Buscal Genius × Masdevallia wurdackii
Masdevallia Buscal Ouistreham × Masdevallia gilbertoi
Masdevallia Citrine × Masdevallia tonduzii
Masdevallia Cool Lady × Masdevallia Kimballiana
Masdevallia Cornet × Masdevallia mendozae
Masdevallia Devil's Heart × Masdevallia discoidea
Masdevallia Dragon Gem × Masdevallia ayabacana
Masdevallia Dragon Tounge × Masdevallia macrura
Masdevallia Fancy Pants × Masdevallia Copper Angel
Masdevallia Gold Flush × Masdevallia iris
As pollen parent
Dracuvallia Asmodeus Dracula nycterina ×
Masdevallia Clown Masdevallia Parlatoreana ×
Masdevallia Evelina Serrano de Konanz Masdevallia Peppermint Rock ×
Masdevallia Flamingo Masdevallia Pink Mandarin ×
Masdevallia Flash Point Masdevallia sprucei ×
Masdevallia Fraseri Masdevallia coccinea ×
Masdevallia Henrietta Masdevallia caudata ×
Masdevallia Igneo-Chelsonii Masdevallia Chelsonii ×
Masdevallia Igneo-Estradae Masdevallia estradae ×
Masdevallia Igy Baron Masdevallia Red Baron ×
Masdevallia Jungle Red Masdevallia glandulosa ×
Masdevallia Mary Ames Masdevallia Gairiana ×
Masdevallia Minaret Masdevallia calocodon ×
Masdevallia Monica Rae Kortz Masdevallia sororcula ×
Masdevallia Northern Flash Masdevallia Southern Sun ×
Masdevallia Paradise Sunrise Masdevallia instar ×
Masdevallia Paradise Sunset Masdevallia triangularis ×
Masdevallia Rebecca Masdevallia amabilis ×
Masdevallia Selfridgeana Masdevallia arminii ×
Masdevallia Stephanie MacNeill Masdevallia Falcon Sunrise ×
Synonyms
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