Species Orchid, White Maxillariella

Maxillariellaalba

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Species
alba (AL-ba)
Synonym
Broughtonia alba
Camaridium album
Dendrobium album
Maxillaria alba
Maxillaria hedyosma
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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