Maxillaria platypetala
Also known as: The Broad Petaled Maxillaria or Dendrobium platypetalum Maxillaria polypetala in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Peru
General Information
The Broad Petaled Maxillaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.
Altitude
1950 - 2400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
8 - 8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, lance shaped leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Summer
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.
