Columnea flexiflora Maxillaria loddigesii

loddigesii

or provide 50-70% shade in greenhouse conditions

This epiphytic species displays the most dramatic corrugated leaf texture in the Anthurium genus

intermediate conditions

Humidity: Aspasia lunata appreciates high humidity

Columnea flexiflora Maxillaria loddigesiiAn epiphytic gesneriad from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing erect, pubescent stems with opposite, lanceolate, serrate leaves and clusters of tubular, bilabiate flowers at the apex. The upper lip is strongly arched and the open throat reveals prominent stamens a floral structure adapted for hummingbird pollination and highly ornamental in cultivation. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the