Masdevallia Winterblush Station

Masdevallia Winterblush ‘Station’ is a cultivated hybrid within the Pleurothallidinae subtribe, bred for its vivid flower colour and reliable blooming habit. Masdevallia species are native to cloud forests of Central and South America, where they grow in cool, moist conditions with filtered light. This hybrid inherits its compact growth habit and floriferous nature from its parentage, producing multiple upright stems each carrying a single, showy bloom.

The flowers display a striking combination of deep red and warm orange tones, with elongated sepals forming slender tails that extend well beyond the floral body. Blooms can appear at various times of the year under good cultural conditions, and each flower is long-lasting compared to many orchids in this group. The plant’s foliage consists of narrow, upright leaves that remain attractive between flowering periods.

In cultivation, Masdevallia Winterblush ‘Station’ performs best in cool to intermediate temperatures with high humidity and good air movement. It benefits from evenly moist conditions year-round, as it does not have a pronounced rest period. A fine-grade, moisture-retentive orchid mix supports healthy root development, and consistent care will reward the grower with repeated flushes of its distinctive flowers.

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, filtered light; avoid direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist year-round; do not allow to dry out.
• Humidity: Prefers 60–80% with good air circulation.
• Media: Use a fine-grade, moisture-retentive orchid mix such as sphagnum moss with fine bark.
• Fertiliser: Apply a dilute orchid fertiliser regularly during active growth.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate range, ideally 12–24 °C.
• Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years or when media begins to break down.