Maxillaria melina Begoniaceae as Lepanthes roots are sensitive

as Lepanthes roots are sensitive to dehydration

Avoid direct sunlight which can fade the striking patterns and cause leaf burn

Watering: Water when the top 40% of the chunky

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well-draining mix

Maxillaria melina Begoniaceae as Lepanthes roots are sensitiveA compact species from the cloud forests of South America, producing small but intricately structured flowers nestled at the base of the pseudobulbs. The blooms display sharply pointed, recurved lateral sepals and a prominent dorsal sepal, with a fleshy, lobed lip featuring a pale yellow callus giving the flower a distinctive, angular silhouette. Light: Bright indirect light with 5065% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the soft, upright