Maxillaria irrorata Dioscorea using a well-draining acidic substrate

using a well-draining acidic substrate rich in organic matter

It has slender

well-draining media or slatted baskets

Water more frequently during active growth and significantly reduce watering during the winter rest period

two species from the Andean cloud forests

Maxillaria irrorata Dioscorea using a well-draining acidic substrateAn elegant cool growing epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing multiple flowers simultaneously on erect scapes among lanceolate leaves. The broad, rounded sepals and petals display a striking bicolor pattern of white with bold reddish fuchsia streaking, while the trilobed golden yellow lip features inrolled lateral lobes with rich reddish markings. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 4565F