Maxillaria haemathodes

Also known as: The Haemanthus or Ornithidium weberbauerianum Pachyphyllum haematodes Maxillaria weberbauerianum Maxillaria crassicaulis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Haemanthus is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.