Masdevallia Cusco Gold 'Seville'

Masdevallia Cusco Gold 'Seville' is a selected clone of the hybrid Masdevallia Cusco Gold, bred from species native to the cool, mist-laden cloud forests of the Andes. These environments are characterised by constant moisture, filtered light, and steady air movement, conditions that strongly influence its cultivation needs.

This clone is notable for its triangular flowers in rich golden-yellow, often with warm orange suffusion or subtle markings, depending on growing conditions. Blooms are presented singly on slender, upright stems that rise above the foliage and can last for several weeks under ideal conditions.

The plant forms compact clumps of upright, narrow leaves, producing multiple growths over time. Divisions consist of established growths with their own roots and are capable of flowering when settled into their new environment.

Care Tips:

• Light: Provide bright, filtered light; protect from harsh direct sunlight.
• Water: Maintain consistent moisture; avoid allowing the roots to dry out completely.
• Humidity: Requires high humidity, ideally 60–80%, with gentle air movement to reduce the risk of fungal problems.
• Media: Grow in fine-grade sphagnum moss or a mix of fine bark and perlite to retain moisture while allowing drainage.
• Temperature: Prefers cool conditions, around 10–22°C; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 27°C.
• Fertiliser: Use a diluted orchid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth.
• Repotting: Repot annually or when the media begins to decompose, ideally in spring.