Coryanthes bruchmuelleri is the largest flowered species of all the Coryanthes. It is famous for its large, very fragrant bucket-shaped flowers that are designed to temporarily trap Euglossine bees for pollination. We have linked a YouTube video for reference. This species is native to Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, and Peru.

The flowers are short-lived at about 3 days total. Larger plants can spike more than once in the summer, and the entire experience of watching the buds develop and open is unique!

These plants grow best in warm, moist conditions with frequent fertilizer.