Maxillaria burtonii
Also known as: Burton's Maxillaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Peru
General Information
Burton's Maxillaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast.
Altitude
1950 - 1950 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect rigid, elliptic, lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
