Maxillaria lehmannii (Big) Boraginaceae Use well-draining orchid mix and

Use well-draining orchid mix and maintain consistent moisture levels

waxy flowers with intense purple lips and pristine white petals characteristic of superior purpurata breeding

succulent-like leaves

The inflorescence

Maxillaria lehmannii (Big) Boraginaceae Use well-draining orchid mix andA robust epiphytic species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, known for its striking, waxy flowers and compact, clumping growth habit. The blooms emerge singly from the base of the pseudobulbs, featuring broad, spreading sepals and a distinctly fleshy, cupped lip. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves. Temperature: 5568F (1320C); an intermediate cool grower that appreciates a