Maxillaria houtteana Gift Card Picture is representative of flower

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Grow intermediate with partial shade

Native to Mexico and Central America Epi

This odd looking grower does best at intermediate temps 45F to 90F and some shading

Maxillaria houtteana Gift Card Picture is representative of flowerMaxillaria houtteana is found in Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua at elevations of 4000 to 7000 feet in montane rainforests. It is a compact grower with a single needle like leave per bulb. The fragrant flowers are waxy and long lasting, occurring at any time with Winter and Spring having the most flowers. They favor intermediate temperatures and partial shade. These are all blooming size plants.