Maxillaria praetexta

Also known as: The Purple Rimmed Maxillaria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Purple Rimmed Maxillaria is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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.