Maxillaria huebschii Brownea 2 cm long stems that

2 cm long stems that emerge from the leaf axils

Named for the three sharp sepal tails that give its flowers a trident-like silhouette — tridens meaning "three-toothed" — this cool-growing species from Ecuador is immediately recognizable within the genus

avoid direct sun to protect the delicate foliage

with multiple flowers and buds in various stages open simultaneously on the same rachis

and growth will slow below 60°F (15°C)

Maxillaria huebschii Brownea 2 cm long stems thatAn elegant cool growing epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing broad, glossy lanceolate leaves and multiple flowers simultaneously on erect scapes. Each bloom features wide, rounded, cucullate sepals and petals with a trilobed lip bearing a golden yellow midlobe with reddish markings and an ornamental throat. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 4565F (718C); a cool grower that requires