Maxillaria guareimensis Sophronitis and a prominent elongated purple-magenta

and a prominent elongated purple-magenta labellum at the center

Foliage Characteristics: Features heavily bullate leaves with pronounced puckering that creates a unique three-dimensional texture

in a shallow pot that fits the root system without excess space

avoid direct sun which can damage the fine foliage

globose dorsal sepal forms a prominent hood topped by a single long

Maxillaria guareimensis Sophronitis and a prominent elongated purple-magentaA highly distinctive epiphyte native to Ecuador, with flattened, leafy pseudobulbs of bright green that give the plant a sculptural, architectural quality. Narrow, erect linear leaves emerge from the pseudobulbs, and multiple tiny star shaped flowers appear simultaneously directly among the foliage, each with open triangular sepals and a small lip. Light: Bright indirect light with 5070% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can stress the bright green