Maxillaria notylioglossa Cochleanthes avoid direct sun to protect

avoid direct sun to protect the delicate leaf surface

Its slender stems carry clusters of flowers that exude a sweet fragrance

Formerly known as Cattleya aurantiaca

saturated dark purple — together producing blooms of exceptional depth and visual impact

Maxillaria notylioglossa Cochleanthes avoid direct sun to protectA spectacular floriferous species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing an extraordinary mass of small flowers simultaneously across the entire plant. The blooms are borne on short scapes nestled among the foliage, with narrow, spreading tepals and a distinctly lobed, dark toned lip contrasting against the bright yellow petals and sepals. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the dense, creeping