Maxillaria picta 3in

Maxillaria picta is a species from Brazil. Floriferous, fast growing, sweetly fragrant. Prefers cooler conditions for blooming but will thrive in cool-warm temperatures. 

This is a blooming size plant. Enjoys lots of light and water. Vigorous grower perfect for beginners. Pictures are representative of the blooms. Will not arrive in bloom unless specified. 

MAXILLARIA (COOL) CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Mounted with moss. Potted in fine bark or moss. 

Light: Shaded bright. Not picky about light but excess direct sun will scorch. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months as the media reaches dry. These prefer moist conditions, do not allow them to fully dry out or stay dry for long. Enjoys a mild rest period of decreased watering and fertilizing in winter.

Temp: Cool-warm (45F min, 90F max). 

Humidity: 50-80%, prefers medium-high humidity. Ensure good air circulation for terrarium or greenhouse growing.

Fertilizing: 1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every month as new roots and leaves emerge. Run clean tap water through the growing media once monthly to prevent salt buildup. Feed consistently every other watering Spring-Fall. 

Photo credit: 

1. By Dalton Holland Baptista - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5574621
2. By Dalton Holland Baptista - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5574637