Maxillaria tenuifolia - specimen plant

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by addictedcountryman

I like the climbing pseudobulb. Because of that, does it require less repotting or changing of pot size?

That's exactly it, Addicted! I have it in the same pot for years.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

That's exactly it, Addicted! I have it in the same pot for years.

Mauro, what's your potting medium? It hasn't broken down? Mine's in sphagnum, but I certainly am open to a change. The third level of pseudobulbs has started!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Ross

Mauro, what's your potting medium? It hasn't broken down? Mine's in sphagnum, but I certainly am open to a change. The third level of pseudobulbs has started!

Cool that yours is at the third level, Ross!
As I probably said before, I repotted it only one time in many years and I used tree fern fiber and clay pot at the occasion, four years ago if memory serves me well. As I have not been using any organic fertilizer on the medium and also because the clay pot helps to not keep the fiber wet too long, it lasts longer then usual. But, it is at the end of its useful life and I'll have to repot soon.

[EdinAZ]

Mauro,

I've admired all of your photos almost as much as the wonderful orchids you grow and share with us. My compliments on both! I know good photography is more than just the right camera, and your skills are obviously excellent, but . . .

I'm looking for a new camera and I wonder if you would mind sharing information on what you use. Any other tips you have would be appreciated as well. Either PM or open post is O.K.

Thanks

Ed

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by EdinAZ

Mauro,

I've admired all of your photos almost as much as the wonderful orchids you grow and share with us. My compliments on both! I know good photography is more than just the right camera, and your skills are obviously excellent, but . . .

I'm looking for a new camera and I wonder if you would mind sharing information on what you use. Any other tips you have would be appreciated as well. Either PM or open post is O.K.

Thanks

Ed

Hi, Ed
My camera is a Sony DSC-H5, 7.2 mpx equipped with Carls Zeiss 2,8-3,7 / 6-72 Vario-Tessar lens. Not a pro, but also not a point-and-shoot.
I am not a professional photographer, but we have Ross here on OB who is a master when photographing is concerned. Just post your doubts and I am sure that you will have lots of contributions!

[britishbulldog]

I'm fascinated by the vertical growth of this one.Have you trained it up or around something,or is it just growing "Freestyle".
Will a Max.picta do this as well??
Fabulous plant,thanks for showing us !!

[Rosim_in_BR]

When it was younger yes, it had help to grow upright. Maxillaria picta has a more horizontal growing habit, I don't belive it can do the same, but I never tried!

[cabbo]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

When it was younger yes, it had help to grow upright. Maxillaria picta has a more horizontal growing habit, I don't belive it can do the same, but I never tried!

Mauro, how did you train it up?

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by cabbo

Mauro, how did you train it up?

When the plant is still small I stake the stems so that they grow upright. Then, when the stems are numerous and relatively high I get the stakes off and kind of interweave them, more or less like a hair braid.

[cabbo]

Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

When the plant is still small I stake the stems so that they grow upright. Then, when the stems are numerous and relatively high I get the stakes off and kind of interweave them, more or less like a hair braid.

Very cool, I think the one I got today is the perfect size to start with then. Thanks for the tip...hope I can keep her alive!