Maxillaria tenuifolia
This species is famous for its luscious ‘Coconut Cream Pie’ fragrance. Starting in late winter and early spring, plants will cover themselves in dozens of small, dark red blooms that will fill the room with this sweet, tropical scent. This cultivar has very dark coloration and flowers that are larger than most.
Growing Suggestions: This species will need to be cultivated in cool to intermediate (65-85 degrees) temperatures and bright, indirect light. Roots should not be allowed to completely dry out so we suggest watering 2-3 times per week, or just as the media approaches dryness. *Since these are large plants, water needs will be higher until repotting time*
The plants on offer are jumbo sized and outgrowing 3" pots. After blooming season in the spring, we suggest potting them up to larger containers.
These beautiful plants were provided by our friends at a wholesale orchid nursery in Hawaii. Because we did not raise them in our greenhouses, we can not guarantee them to be virus free as we would our own lab grown material. Otherwise, we guarantee your satisfaction and safe delivery as with other plant purchases.
SKU | MaxTen/30 |
POT SIZE | 3" pot |
ALLIANCE | Other |
PLANT TYPE | Species |
BLOOM COLOR | Red |
EXPECTED FIRST FLOWERING | Within 12 months |
FRAGRANT? | Extremely Fragrant |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS | Bright Indirect Light |
SIZE AT MATURITY | Standard |
BLOOMING SEASON | Spring |
SUITABLE FOR WINDOWSILLS? | No |
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS | Intermediate Grower |