Maxillaria arachnites

A cool-growing epiphyte from the Andean cloud forests, producing solitary flowers on slender, nodding scapes. The remarkably elongated, filiform sepals and petals cascade downward in a spider-like arrangement around a small, compact lip.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–70% shade cloth; avoid any direct sun exposure.
• Temperature: 45–65°F (7–18°C); a cool grower that requires consistently low temperatures and good air movement.
• Humidity: 70–90%; high ambient humidity is essential for healthy root and leaf development.
• Watering: Keep the mix evenly moist without allowing it to dry out completely; never let roots sit in stagnant water.

Additional Notes

Ships bare root and well-established — pot promptly upon arrival in fine bark or sphagnum moss and water generously to rehydrate the roots. Best suited for cool greenhouse conditions or high-altitude growing setups.