Because it grows into a large specimen plant so quickly it is an orchid I no longer grow. The plant itself, however, is very reasonably sized, with 3-4 cm flat pseudobulbs and a single narrow, 20-25 cm leaf at the top of the pseudobulb. The 4-5 cm flowers arise from the base of the pseudobulbs.
The genus name, Maxillaria, refers to the jaw-like base of the lip in this species and other larger-flowered species in the genus. The species name, tenuifolia, refers to the narrow, grass-like foliage of the plant. It is an attractive plant with large and beautiful flowers.
Hi Ron...
ReplyDeleteNice shots! You have very healthy plant, I have this species, but it's cannot flower at my garden. The plant looks healthy, but still don't want to flower, i just let go this plant to my friend.
Thanks, friend. I never found this species difficult to grow or bloom, but maybe conditions are different out your way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments...I think so...maybe the condition is not suitable for 'flowering' just nice to be healthy.
ReplyDeleteThis is in my opinion, one of the easiest orchids to grow.
ReplyDeleteI've run into the same situation with my plant not wanting to flower. So there must be 1 in 1000 plants with a reluctant flowering habit and we maybe got these lol. Plenty of other cooperating orchids in my collection to keep me occupied.
ReplyDeleteI no longer have this plant. It's just a bit too large for my set-up. I do miss it, however, especially its wonderful scent.
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