Coconut Pie Orchid (maxillaria)

Coconut Pie Orchid (maxillaria) Care

Maxillariella Tenuifolia

Other names: Coconut Pie Orchid, Max Tenuifolia

What is the plant

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.

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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.

Disease diagnosis

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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.
Popularity
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