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11-09-2012, 12:35 PM
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maxillaria madness
Being a maxillaria fan, iv'e aquired about 25 + varieties to date and still counting.... the little guys seem to be very happy with my care and are starting to bud, exciting stuff.... In months to come i will post pics of the varieties i have here.....
1 st up is my max. Ochroleuca (currently in bud) although iv'e neglected my fertelizing routine over the last few months, its rewarding me with numerous flowers : (85 buds visible and 4 buds just tucked away in the leaf ) now im impatiently, patiently waiting for the buds to open.....
2nd in line is max. tenuifolia.. A relatively easy orchid to grow, sweetly scented like coconut, and a reliable bloomer every season. A good starter plant in this genus.....
Last edited by NIVENJ; 11-10-2012 at 10:11 AM..
Reason: updating tread
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11-09-2012, 12:56 PM
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All I can say is "WHOA". Nice job! I am looking forward to seeing your other plants as well, as I have just gotten my first maxillaria and I am excited to get more sometime. Thanks for sharing and enjoy!
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11-09-2012, 11:06 PM
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Awesome!  |
11-10-2012, 06:41 AM
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Wow its going crazy!   |
11-10-2012, 09:33 AM
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Oh my goodness!! Impressive!
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11-10-2012, 09:52 AM
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Can't wait to see pictures of all the blooms. What is your secret to success?
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11-10-2012, 10:29 AM
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Do max tens bloom from new buds? I ask because my max ten 4n is growing well and has bulbs just about mature size and I'm wondering when I can expect flowers.
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11-10-2012, 12:13 PM
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Can't say i have a secret, to growing my maxillarias, i was told by a friend, to keep tuem moist all the time, so growing in cocofibre for me seemed to be the best medium, it retains good amounts of moisture, so i just give a good watering 2 to 3 times a week... For the rest, the plants do their own magic.
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11-10-2012, 12:28 PM
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I find that my tenuifolia flowers on mature bulbs just as the new growths start developing, mid october i c buds starting, and by november the flower season is at it's peak...
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11-10-2012, 12:37 PM
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Thanks. I have a Tenuifolia which I bought in March 2011 already in bloom. I haven't seen any signs of buds yet, but I am hoping.
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