Maxillaria nutans

A graceful species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing nodding flowers on slender, pendant scapes that arch below the foliage. The blooms are elegantly structured with broad, pure white tepals and a deeply cupped, hooded lip richly marked with crimson-magenta veining and a vivid orange-yellow callus at the center.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the upright, strap-like foliage.
• Temperature: 50–72°F (10–22°C); an intermediate-cool grower that appreciates cooler nights and excellent air movement.
• Humidity: 65–80%; consistent humidity with good airflow is essential for healthy root and leaf 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 or mounted, allowing the pendant scapes to hang freely. Shipped bare root in well-established condition, ready to settle into your collection.