Maxillaria longibracteata Epiphronitis with a small lip bearing

with a small lip bearing a bright yellow callus

is crucial

adding to its ornamental appeal

carried in succession along a pendant raceme that bears multiple blooms simultaneously

Maxillaria longibracteata Epiphronitis with a small lip bearingA robust species from the cloud forests of South America, producing solitary flowers on short scapes nestled among the foliage. The blooms are waxy and well formed, with broad, rounded tepals and a compact, structured lip typical of the Maxillariella alliance. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure, which can cause leaf burn. Temperature: 5475F (1224C); an intermediate grower that benefits from a slight