Maxillaria cuzcoensis

Also known as: The Cusco Maxillaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Cusco Maxillaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after a city and district in Peru.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.