Maxillaria steyermarkii

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

General Information

Steyermark's Maxillaria is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the American Botanist in Venezuela later in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

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.