Maxillaria Paloma Ceratostema waxy flowers singly on short

waxy flowers singly on short scapes from the base of well-developed pseudobulbs

lance-shaped leaves with multiple nodding flowers emerging simultaneously on slender

best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix

It is sensitive to cold and should be protected from temperatures below 60°F (16°C)

Maxillaria Paloma Ceratostema waxy flowers singly on shortA primary hybrid of Max. irrorata Max. platypetala, combining two large flowered Maxillaria species. The blooms are broad and elegant with wide, gently recurved tepals and a prominent trilobed lip featuring a vivid yellow callus and delicately flushed lateral lobes. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can bleach the broad, strap like foliage. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); a cool grower that thrives with good