Maxillaria crassifolia Marantaceae filtered light to promote blooming

filtered light to promote blooming

sail-like silhouette of remarkable elegance against the diverging lateral sepals below

This slipper orchid hybrid

Growing in an open

This is a rare climbing cultivar prized for its vibrant colors

Maxillaria crassifolia Marantaceae filtered light to promote bloomingA warm growing epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central and South America, forming compact fans of thick, succulent, linear leaves. Small, cupped flowers emerge directly from the base of the foliage, featuring concave sepals and petals with a dark spotted throat on the lip. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; tolerates slightly more light than most Maxillaria due to its succulent foliage. Temperature: 6282F (1728C); a warm grower