Maxillaria lepidota (Scaled Maxillaria)

Maxillaria lepidota (Scaled Maxillaria) yellow flower cluster growing from narrow green leaves on bark

Botanical name: Maxillaria lepidota

Common name: Scaled Maxillaria

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.

Flower color: Yellow, orange

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Found in Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador in high cool lower cloud forests at elevations of 47 to 4100 meters.

Maxillaria lepidota (Scaled Maxillaria) yellow flower with long petals amid green foliage in sunny light.

Maxillaria lepidota (Scaled Maxillaria) yellow flower with long petals and deep green pointed leaves.

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