Maxillaria ochroleuca Cranichis strong air movement is essential

strong air movement is essential to prevent crown rot and fungal issues

Benefits from a slight winter rest with reduced watering and cooler temperatures to promote abundant blooming in spring

while the wide trilobed lip features a rounded frontal lobe and a contrasting yellow central callus flanked by prominent column wings

creating unique spotted or leopard-like markings on the flowers

Maxillaria ochroleuca Cranichis strong air movement is essentialA floriferous species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing multiple flowers simultaneously on upright scapes from the base of each pseudobulb. The blooms feature narrow, strongly recurved tepals and a compact, fleshy orange lip creating a vivid, spider like display that is highly eye catching in full bloom. Light: Bright indirect light with 5060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad, strap like leaves. Temperature: 5475F