Maxillaria subrepens
An epiphytic species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary, globose flowers with strongly concave, inward-curving sepals densely marked with amber and dark brown striations and a small, dark lip visible within the cupped perianth. Its compact, creeping habit and uniquely architectural blooms make it a fascinating specimen for collectors of miniature and botanical orchids.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage and stress the compact rhizome.
- Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C); thrives as an intermediate grower with stable conditions and a moderate nighttime temperature drop.
- Humidity: 65–85%; high ambient humidity is essential for healthy root and rhizome development.
- Watering: Keep the mount or mix evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness, as the creeping rhizomes are sensitive to desiccation.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern, or in a shallow basket with a fine bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root, well established, and ready to adapt to your growing conditions.
Description
An epiphytic species native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing solitary, globose flowers with strongly concave, inward-curving sepals densely marked with amber and dark brown striations and a small, dark lip visible within the cupped perianth. Its compact, creeping habit and uniquely architectural blooms make it a fascinating specimen for collectors of miniature and botanical orchids.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage and stress the compact rhizome.
- Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C); thrives as an intermediate grower with stable conditions and a moderate nighttime temperature drop.
- Humidity: 65–85%; high ambient humidity is essential for healthy root and rhizome development.
- Watering: Keep the mount or mix evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness, as the creeping rhizomes are sensitive to desiccation.
Additional Notes
Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern, or in a shallow basket with a fine bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root, well established, and ready to adapt to your growing conditions.
