Maxillaria purpureolabia

A robust and architecturally striking species from the cloud forests of South America, forming upright, fan-like growths without prominent pseudobulbs. Flowers are produced in dense terminal clusters at the apex of the stems, with narrow, spreading tepals and a small, rounded, deeply pigmented lip — an unusual and eye-catching inflorescence structure rarely seen in the genus.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the broad, arching foliage.
• Temperature: 50–72°F (10–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that benefits from good air movement and cooler nights.
• Humidity: 65–80%; consistent humidity is important for healthy root and stem development.
• Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the mix to partially dry between waterings; avoid prolonged saturation at the root zone.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a well-draining bark-based mix in a medium pot. A distinctive collector's species prized for its unusual, terminal cluster inflorescence and bold growth habit. Shipped bare root in well-established condition.