Maxillaria imbricata

Also known as: The Imbricate Maxillaria or Camaridium carinatum Camaridium iguapense Camaridium imbricatum var. carinatum Camaridium hoehnei var. iguapense Camaridium hoehnei var. carinatum Camaridium hoehnei Camaridium imbricatum var. iguapense Maxillaria carinata Maxillaria jenischiana var. iguapensis Maxillaria imbricata var. major Maxillaria iguapensis Maxillaria jenischiana var. carinata in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana

General Information

The Imbricate Maxillaria is a hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Guyana. The name refers to the leaves position.

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. 

Climate

Grows at low to 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,