Maxillaria paranaensis (syn. Maxillaria juergensii)

Maxillaria paranaensis is the accepted name for the plant many growers know as Maxillaria juergensii. It is a miniature, mat-forming epiphyte from South America, with small, well-spaced pseudobulbs carrying narrow, grass-like leaves. Short single-flowered stems from the base hold glossy flowers close to the pseudobulbs.

What to expect

• Flowers: Single, glossy, held low among the pseudobulbs.
• Plant: Creeping and somewhat rambling; suits a mount or small hanging pot.
• Size: Miniature.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Intermediate.
• Light: Bright filtered light to semi-shade.
• Water: Keep moist year-round; mounted plants need frequent watering.
• Humidity & air: Moderate to high humidity with good air movement.

About the name

Sold as Maxillaria juergensii. Kew treats juergensii as a synonym of Maxillaria paranaensis; some authors place both in Christensonella.

Shipping & condition

Supplied at flowering size – either a mature plant or a division from a plant that has already flowered – grown on in the Dandenong Ranges. Plants are packed on Sunday and sent on Monday. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.