Maxillaria egertoniana Kohleria avoid direct midday sun to

avoid direct midday sun to prevent stress on the narrow foliage

prized as much for its foliage as its flowers

Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot

ruffled trilobed lip with a contrasting ornamental callo

well-formed sepals with vivid coloration carried on upright spikes above a compact

Maxillaria egertoniana Kohleria avoid direct midday sun toA warm growing epiphyte native to Ecuador, producing solitary flowers of highly specialized form characteristic of the Trigonidium alliance. The large, ovate dorsal sepal is prominently veined, while the lateral sepals curl inward to form a tubular structure with two distinctive dark spots at the throat. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun exposure. Temperature: 6282F (1728C); a warm grower that thrives with stable