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Maxillaria porphyrostele
Maxillaria porphyrostele
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Maxillaria porphyrostele is a compact epiphyte from Brazil. Clustered, rounded pseudobulbs each carry two narrow strap-like leaves, and in the cooler months flowers about 4 cm across appear from the base of the pseudobulbs: yellow, with a lip striped red-maroon. Mature plants can carry many flowers at once.
What to expect
- Flowers: Yellow, about 4 cm across, with a red-striped lip. Lightly fragrant.
- Flowering: Winter into spring.
- Plant: Clumping pseudobulbs with two narrow leaves each.
Growing notes
- Temperature: Cool to intermediate; accepts cool winters well.
- Light: Bright filtered light.
- Water: Keep moist through the growing season, a little drier in winter.
- Humidity & air: Moderate humidity with good air movement.
About the name
Some authors place this species in Brasiliorchis as Brasiliorchis porphyrostele. Kew currently accepts Maxillaria porphyrostele.
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.
Growing information: Maxillaria Orchid Care Guide
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