Maxillaria tenuifolia, the delicate-leafed maxillaria or coconut pie orchid, is a species of orchid ranging from Mexico to Nicaragua and possibly Costa Rica. These plants are easy to grow if kept moist and given good air movement in a high-light windowsill of any orientation but North.
Coconut Pie Orchid (maxillaria) Care
Maxillariella Tenuifolia
Other names: Coconut Pie Orchid, Max Tenuifolia
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Shade
Hardiness zone
max 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Avoid over watering as this can lead to root rot. Position your orchid in a bright windowsill facing east or west.
Pruning
After the flowers drop from the orchid you have three choices: leave the flower spike (or stem) intact, cut it back to a node. Withered stems won’t produce flowers. Removing the stem will direct the +plant’s energy toward root development, which makes for a healthier plant and increased chances for new bloom spikes.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly. A fertilizing routine is just as important as a watering routine. Anita recommends feeding orchids with water-soluble fertilizer that's formulated for orchids. Mix at the rate recommended on the package.
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Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
Soil
Needs a splecial orchid soil mix. Grows in fertile soils.
Temperature
60-80°F (16-27°C).
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Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
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