Maxillaria tenuifolia - Coconut orchid Care and propagtion

[orchidsamore]

The coconut orchid is very popular because of its strong scent like a pina colada. It blooms in March.

However, it is interesting in several other ways.

It grows up as well as spreading sideways. It does not show any roots on the upward growth like other orchid keiki but under the tan sarong are roots that will grow all the way down into the medium.

It can be divided like other orchids and the single bulbs can be removed like other keiki.

For a full explanation and photos of the technique see

Maxillaria tenuifolia - coconut orchid Care and propagtion

[Lady Tottington]

Thanks for posting this Jerry!

[CTB]

I learned something. Very interesting, Thanks

[orchidsamore]

Carol

Drop by and say hello. We will be at the Mounts Botanical sale Septemebr 12-13th in West Pallm Beach if you can make it. And of course the Vero Show in April.

[Lagoon]

Thats some great information!
I just picked up my first Maxillaria tenuifolia in may so it was nice to be able to read more about it.

Wonderful reference to read from time to time.
Thank you, Jerry

[RosieC]

Thanks for the info. As this is the summer project plant I've got one on it's way to me right now so it's great to have more info about how it grows.