Maxillaria lehmannii

Also known as: Lehmann's Maxillaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Lehmann's Maxillaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the German Counsel to Colombia and Orchid enthusiast late in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

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.