(Masd. Analee Boyett x Masd. veitchiana)

Why We Love It

Dramatic and refined. Masdevallia Don Cuni ‘Ecuagenera’ is a standout hybrid celebrated for its saturated color layering—usually deep burgundy, amber, and gold—with elongate sepaline tails that give the flower an unmistakably sculptural silhouette. Among collectors, this clone is admired for reliable blooming, compact stature, and the intensity of its coloration. A plant that always reads as “special,” even in a collection full of cloud-forest gems.

🐾 Pet Safety

Orchids are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Masdevallias, including this hybrid, are pet safe.

Cultivation Notes for Serious Growers

(Location-agnostic indoor culture, tuned for collectors who value precision and performance.)

Light

Provide bright gentle light, strong enough to support compact growth and dense blooming but never harsh.

• Ideal placements: bright east light, bright north light, or filtered south.

• Leaf color should remain a lush medium green. Yellowing or bronzing indicates excess intensity.

Temperature

A hybrid with cool-to-intermediate tolerance:

• Day: 60–75°F

• Night: 50–58°F
  Collectors note that flower saturation is best when nights remain consistently cool. Avoid sustained temperatures above 80°F.

Humidity & Airflow

Masdevallia Don Cuni ‘Ecuagenera’ thrives at 65–85% humidity with gentle, constant airflow.

• Use a humidifier when needed—no pebble trays.

• Prioritize air movement to prevent spotting on the sepals and to maintain root vigor.

Watering

This hybrid prefers even moisture without allowing the medium to collapse into sogginess.

• Water when the top layer is just shy of dry.

• Hetch Hetchy tap water is generally safe in San Francisco; elsewhere, use distilled or rainwater to avoid mineral accumulation.

Potting & Media

A moisture-retentive but highly breathable mix is essential:

• Fine bark + long-fiber sphagnum (collector standard)

• Or pure sphagnum for growers who water frequently
  Repot annually to maintain aeration—a key factor for hybrids with dense root systems like Don Cuni.

Feeding

Feed sparingly.

• ¼-strength balanced orchid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during growth.

• Flush monthly to prevent salt buildup.

Bloom Characteristics

This hybrid is sought after for its intense coloration, long, elegant sepals, and predictable bloom cycles.

• Blooms multiple times per year under stable cool conditions.

• Flowers are long-lasting and show their best contrast in cooler months.

Outdoor Culture in San Francisco

(Bay-Area specific, written for collectors who want top-tier performance.)

Masdevallia Don Cuni ‘Ecuagenera’ can grow exceptionally well outdoors in San Francisco’s fog belt.

Thrives Best In:

• Sunset, Richmond, Pacifica, Daly City, Half Moon Bay

• Any patio or balcony receiving cool marine influence and bright gentle light

Requirements Outdoors:

• High ambient humidity (naturally available in coastal neighborhoods)

• Protection from heat spikes; bring indoors if temps exceed 78–80°F

• Consistent moisture without exposure to heavy rainfall or drying winds

Collectors in warmer inland areas (Oakland, Berkeley flats, Walnut Creek, San Jose) will achieve better results growing this one indoors with humidifier support.