Maxillaria alticola

Also known as: The Height Loving Maxillaria or Ornithidium serrulatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Height Loving Maxillaria is a monopodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Monopodial.

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.