Maxillaria fraudulenta Clarisia square-rounded dorsal sepal sits upright

square-rounded dorsal sepal sits upright above a concave ovate synsepalum with fine longitudinal striping on an ochre-tan ground

creating a vivid display against its fine

then allow the medium to approach dryness before watering again

fragrant blooms with excellent form and color intensity

Maxillaria fraudulenta Clarisia square-rounded dorsal sepal sits uprightA floriferous epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, forming compact clusters of small pseudobulbs with erect, lanceolate leaves. It produces an impressive flush of small flowers simultaneously from the base, each with a cucullate dorsal sepal, spreading lateral sepals, and a lip with distinctly fimbriate lateral lobes. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 5068F (1020C); an intermediate cool