Maxillaria elegantula Pescarhyncha A reed-stem epiphyte from the

A reed-stem epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America

vanilla-like scent

strap-like sepals and petals are strongly recurved and twisted

" referring to the distinctive shape of the lip

Maxillaria elegantula Pescarhyncha A reed-stem epiphyte from theA floriferous cool growing epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing an impressive flush of nodding flowers simultaneously among the foliage. The cucullate dorsal sepal arches over heavily spotted lateral sepals and petals, while the trilobed lip features vivid yellow lateral lobes with undulate margins. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 4565F (718C); a cool grower that requires consistently low