Maxillaria chrysantha

Also known as: The Golden Yellow Flowered Maxillaria or Brasiliorchis serotina Bolbidium chrysanthum Maxillaria chrysantha var. acutifolia Maxillaria chrysantha var. pallidiflora Maxillaria chrysantha var. macrobulbosa Maxillaria serotina in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Golden Yellow Flowered Maxillaria is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant. The fragrance can be described as sweet

Blooming Season

• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

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Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,