Maxillaria nardoides

A charming miniature species from the cloud forests of Ecuador, forming dense mats of needle-like, terete leaves with tiny flowers emerging directly from the creeping rhizome. The blooms are intricate and fleshy, with a broad, cupped lip in deep maroon-purple tones and pale, reflexed tepals — a fascinating specimen for the miniature orchid enthusiast.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 50–65% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can desiccate the fine, terete foliage.
• Temperature: 61–82°F (16–28°C); a warm grower that thrives in stable, humid conditions year-round.
• Humidity: 70–85%; high humidity is essential for this fine-rooted, creeping species.
• Watering: Keep the mount or mix evenly moist; the fine root system is sensitive to prolonged dryness.

Additional Notes

Best grown mounted on cork or tree fern to accommodate its creeping, mat-forming habit. Shipped bare root in well-established condition, ready to attach and grow.