0How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhigh
Min. temperature8 °CJanuary
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
August
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
September
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
October
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
November · now
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
December
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
A cool mountain orchid that suffers above 25 °C – find it a cool, humid spot in summer.
Masdevallia coccinea – what to know
Masdevallia coccinea belongs to the Orchidaceae family (genus Masdevallia) and is listed in our catalog under “Orchid”. Its needs – light: bright indirect; water: high; humidity: high. Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter. Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June. Best suited to experienced growers. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
All Masdevallia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Masdevallia coccinea?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Masdevallia coccinea need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Masdevallia coccinea get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Masdevallia coccinea toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Masdevallia coccinea flower?
Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Tips and questions about this species
Masdevallia
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