Maxillaria obscura

Also known as: The Obscure Maxillaria or Psittacoglossum obscurum Camaridium obscurum Maxillaria atrata var. brachyantha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Panama

General Information

The Obscure Maxillaria is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama. The name refers to the confusion as to it's species status - often given as a synonym to M cuculata.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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.