Maxillaria subrepens Comparettia humid growing environments

humid growing environments

trilobed lip with long

dark throat

An intermediate to warm-growing epiphyte from the montane forests of Southeast Asia

measuring about 3/5 inch (1

Maxillaria subrepens Comparettia humid growing environmentsAn epiphytic species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary, globose flowers with strongly concave, inward curving sepals densely marked with amber and dark brown striations and a small, dark lip visible within the cupped perianth. Its compact, creeping habit and uniquely architectural blooms make it a fascinating specimen for collectors of miniature and botanical orchids. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid