Maxillaria nutans Vanilla A rewarding species for growers

A rewarding species for growers — mature plants in full bloom produce an impressive cluster display

tolerates mild warmth but performs best with cool nights that encourage blooming

producing fleshy

Use high-quality water (distilled

Maxillaria nutans Vanilla A rewarding species for growersA graceful species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing nodding flowers on slender, pendant scapes that arch below the foliage. The blooms are elegantly structured with broad, pure white tepals and a deeply cupped, hooded lip richly marked with crimson magenta veining and a vivid orange yellow callus at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the upright, strap like foliage.