The Maxillaria That Could

[Raphael]

I purchased this Maxillaria tenuifolia a few years ago and it has never bloomed for me. I tried everything and back in May, I threw my hands in the air, tossed the plant outside, and told it to fend for itself. I ventured out into the garden today and I couldn't believe my eyes! A gorgeous bloom and many more to come!! It just goes to show that we should never give up on our orchids because they never really give up on us. Sometimes we are simply trying too hard!