Maxillaria minuta

[Pattywack]

The Maxillaria minuta arrived this afternoon and I was so surprised at the size and perfection of this plant. The sellers photos were very good, exceptional even but until I held this in my hand...this is why I grow miniatures! Exactly this.

Such perfect little growths and shape, so tiny. I'm a nature nut anyway but when something as beautiful and pure as this comes along I just have to smile and enjoy it.

I've seen pictures of this plant in bloom, they are a red color with yellow stripes and a bit hidden in the foliage. I hope it will flower and grow for me. My other miniature Maxillaria has flowered a second time today, maybe in celebration of its new roommate.

I truly believe that orchid growing is a growing experience and you only limit yourself by your space and time. I don't have unlimited space but for all practical purposes I'm retired and my time is for enjoying the beautiful things in my life. Today it happens to be this tiny Maxillaria!

Second picture is alongside Maxillaria uncata.