Maxillaria swartziana Maxillacaste and a sculptural mesochile with

and a sculptural mesochile with two symmetrically outward-curving lobes flanking a sharply pointed epichile

Excellent mounted on cork bark to showcase the ornamental foliage

Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions with temperatures of 21-27°C (70-80°F) during the day and cooler nights around 15-18°C (59-64°F)

producing blooms approximately 5 cm in size

celebrated for possessing some of the grandest proportions in the genus

Maxillaria swartziana Maxillacaste and a sculptural mesochile withAn epiphytic miniature species from the Caribbean, producing small, nearly closed globose flowers with sharply pointed triangular sepals in deep burgundy wine with a subtle glossy sheen. Its compact, tufted growth habit and richly colored blooms make it an intriguing addition to any miniature orchid collection. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the small, narrow leaves. Temperature: 5878F (1426C);