Masdevallia coccinea ‘Roy Barrow’ is a striking orchid cultivar renowned for its fiery red, triangular blooms that glow against its compact foliage. Each flower features deep crimson sepals with subtle orange undertones and a gracefully reflexed structure, producing an intense flash of color atop fine, upright flower spikes.
This cool-growing mini orchid thrives in shaded to moderately lit conditions, similar to its cloud forest origins. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity and performs best in a well-aerated mix of fine bark, sphagnum moss, or a mix with perlite. Keep the medium evenly moist—never soggy—using pure water like rain or distilled. Maintain daytime temperatures between 55–70 °F (13–21 °C) with cooler nights to encourage flowering.
Masdevallia coccinea ‘Roy Barrow’ is perfect for terrariums, orchidariums, or shady greenhouse benches. With its fiery blooms and elegant form, it adds vibrant flair and botanical elegance to any cool-growing orchid collection.