Maxillaria tenuifolia

[TikiGeorge]

Originally Posted by playtime8978

maybe mine isnt moist enough I have it in bark and let it dry out between waterings.

I bet if you keep it evenly moist and give it cattleya light, it will grow for you!

[Sandy4453]

Stunning! Always puts me in the mood for a pina colada when these are in bloom.

Great growing.

[cabbo]

Originally Posted by TikiGeorge

I just have it in sphagnum moss in a small plastic pot inside a larger pot for support and try to keep it evenly moist in very bright light. In fact, it goes outside soon in fully exposed conditions. You can see a sun spot on one of the p'bulbs from putting it out in the sun without first aclimating it.
I hope you enjoy your plant as much as I do mine. I know of no easier, tougher, rewarding, fast growing, awesomely scented, confidence inspiring orchid! The flowers are very cool looking too!

Thanks for sharing. Mine is growing but probably needs more light. I think I'll slowly move it out soon also. Smells like coconut suntan oil...I love it.

[nynighthawk]

Stunning!

I have one that is just moping and not doing anything. I think it's not getting enough light. I will also start to move it outdoors, if the weather will just cooperate.

Congratulations on a gorgeous plant!

[nynighthawk]

Oops...forgot to ask....

Do you have this on a particular feeding schedule?

[TikiGeorge]

Originally Posted by nynighthawk

Oops...forgot to ask....

Do you have this on a particular feeding schedule?

Feeding is my weakest subject! But I will tell you that I try to feed at least once a week, 3 out of 4 weeks a month. I give it a 2 month rest from feeding in October and November.

[TikiGeorge]

36 blooms are open and wafting a delicious coconut breeze!! There's more buds left to open so it should pass 40! Yeeeeehaww!

[nynighthawk]

That is awesome!

I can almost smell its delicious fragrance all the way here! LOL.

I'm sure my issue is a lack of light. Your plant is much more compact than mine is. Mine has psb's that are more spaced out. I suspect they're reaching for some more light.

Your photos and comments have been very, very helpful.

As a newbie, I've been trying to start off with orchids that are relatively hardy and adaptable, so I think my little chid will be OK, if I tweak its conditions.

Thanks again and enjoy your beautiful plant.

It's soooooooooo rewarding when they do well for you. What a treat!

[Donald]

WOW! Mine is in bloom right now. All three flowers.
It's been in bark but after looking at that magnificent specimen I'm going to put ii in moss.

[greenbean]

Wowwww! I can't believe how many flowers that monster has, George!!

That's just amazing!! Can't wait to see all the blooms open. Wish I could smell it.