Prosthechea sceptra Maxillaria Thrives under filtered light conditions

Thrives under filtered light conditions

Ecuador and Peru

usually in pink tones or white with a pink lip

The prominent pouch and broad petals often display intricate veining

Prosthechea sceptra Maxillaria Thrives under filtered light conditionsPlant bloom from summer to fall with several 3 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant. Plants are found growing in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 150 to 2000 meters. Plants grow in cool to warm conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying period a bit in the winter.