What flower is Maxillaria? A detailed introduction to the name

Growth habits of Maxillaria

Maxillaria likes a hot and humid climate, and requires sufficient sunlight. In spring, autumn and winter, when the sunlight is milder, it can receive full sun; in summer, move it to a spot with partial sun or avoid the strong direct light at noon, and a shade net can also be used to block part of the light.

The growing medium is best as sphagnum moss, which has better water retention. Water as soon as the sphagnum moss is half dry. When short of water, the pseudobulbs will shrivel and develop wrinkles, but they will recover as soon as they are watered again. Every spring and summer, new shoots sprout again from the base of the pseudobulbs, and the growth rate is extremely fast. It is recommended to repot into a larger pot as needed; besides retaining moisture better, the pot will also not tip over because the top is heavy and the base is light.

Because it grows fast, it needs more fertilizer. It is recommended, besides regularly applying some slow-release fertilizers such as Magic Fertilizer and Haokangduo as base fertilizer, to also apply some quick-acting fertilizer during the faster growth period in spring and summer, such as Huabao No. 2 20-20-203,000 times solution, watered once a week. Propagation is mainly by division, which is more suitable in spring and summer; each 3-5 bulbs can be used as one unit and planted separately into pots.

Ornamental value of Maxillaria      

Perhaps the flowers of Maxillaria are not particularly outstanding, but its fragrance is very attractive; just plant one and the whole room will be filled with fragrance. Friends who want to buy it should take advantage of the flowering season to choose it at the flower market, otherwise once the flowering season has passed, it will not be so easy to find, because although a Maxillaria that has not bloomed can also be appreciated as a foliage plant, without the accompaniment of fragrance it is less likely to make people want to buy it, so flower vendors will not display it.