Maxillaria anacatalinaportillae Epiphronitis well-ventilated environment

well-ventilated environment

upright leaves that make it an attractive specimen even out of bloom

moderate to high humidity supports healthy pseudobulb development and consistent blooming along the long inflorescences

making it one of the more compact bifoliate species suitable for windowsills or space-conscious collectors

while the trilobed lip displays a fimbriate frontal lobe and a neat yellow callus

Maxillaria anacatalinaportillae Epiphronitis well-ventilated environmentA robust epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing large, showy flowers with broad, triangular sepals and erect petals. The trilobed lip features a deep, dark marked throat that contrasts sharply with the surrounding tepals. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad leaves. Temperature: 5572F (1322C); an intermediate grower that appreciates stable conditions with a slight nighttime drop.