Maxillaria rufescens

[Tricho]

Hi

My first blooming Maxillaria !

I didn't like Max. very much, but now it seems that they are "growing on me"

This one seems pretty easy, the difficult part is not to eat it ! Because it has a very strong vanilla fragrance.

moderate light, frequent watering, humid conditions, small pot with good drainage and bark mix

[cb977]

Cool, Tricho!
That's a cutie...and it smells like vanilla! A bonus!!!

The only Max I have is tenuifolia which smells of coconut...heavenly

I see you have it in moderate light which is a bit different than mine. I moved this one around A LOT before finding that it really loves the full sun around the pool area, which means it's in really bright direct sun all day with about 20% shading from the screenroom.

[Ross]

Wow! Beautiful flower.

[Tricho]

Hi Suzanne

I also have tenuifolia, but it still is a small plant. It would be great to have the two open simultaneously!

Good info, i will take note.

[Tindomul]

it looks yummy too. I would not be able to resist eating this one if I had one.