Maxillaria neophylla Amorphophallus Porroglossum muscosum

Porroglossum muscosum

featuring flowers up to 9 inches (15 to 20 cm) long due to their elongated lateral sepals

A magnificent species originating from the dense mountain forests of South America

Best grown mounted on cork or in a small net pot with fine sphagnum moss or bark mix

Maxillaria neophylla Amorphophallus Porroglossum muscosumA compact species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary flowers on short scapes from the base of the pseudobulbs. The blooms are star shaped with broad, spreading tepals heavily suffused and veined in deep wine tones, and a prominent, rounded lip with a vivid yellow callus at the center. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the upright, strap like foliage. Temperature: 5779F (1426C);