Maxillaria ampliflora
Also known as: The Wide Opening Maxillaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Panama
General Information
The Wide Opening Maxillaria is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Panama.
Altitude
1000 - 2100 m
0
2500
Flower Size
5 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
- Winter
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.
