Maxillaria umbratilis
Also known as: The Shade Loving Maxillaria or Camaridium nutantiflorum Camaridium vinosum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Panama
General Information
The Shade Loving Maxillaria is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.
Altitude
1000 - 2800 m
0
2500
Flower Size
4.5 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Winter
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.
