Species Orchid, Maxillaria

Maxillarialongissima

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Maxillaria (maks-il-LAIR-ee-uh)
Species
longissima (lon-JIS-ee-muh)
Synonym
Brassia longissima
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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