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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting