Masdevallia maxilimax

A large, robust epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing multiple simultaneous blooms on horizontal to pendent racemose scapes. The voluminous, campanulate flowers feature broad, fleshy, forward-curving sepaline lobes with bold corrugated longitudinal ridges — an unusually sculptural form for the genus, with vestigial tails that keep the focus entirely on the flower’s impressive mass and texture.

• Light: 70–80% shade cloth; avoid direct midday sun. Bright, diffused light encourages blooming without stressing the plant.
• Temperature: 55–72°F (13–22°C) — Intermediate to Cool grower. Nighttime temperature drops help sustain blooming cycles. Avoid prolonged exposure above 75°F (24°C).
• Humidity: 80–90%; always pair with strong air movement to prevent rot and fungal issues.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and frequently, never allowing the medium to fully dry out. Use soft, low-mineral water (RO or rainwater preferred).

Additional Notes

Best grown in a hanging basket or mounted to accommodate its pendent flowering habit. Ships bare root and well-established, with a healthy root system ready to settle into its new home.