Problem w/ Maxillaria uncata?
 

Hello, I was wondering if anyone out here has experience with Max. uncata? I have 2 seedlings I bought a couple years ago and they seem to be doing alright but they aren't growing much :( .

Their in a terrarium with pretty high humidity and bright light, their mounted, and watered/ fertilized on a regular basis. I have noticed they are producing new leaves, but very slowly. Being seedlings I would expect them to be growing rapidly, they aren't wrinkly or anything. They just don't seem to grow much. If anyone could help I would :biggrin: REALLY :biggrin: appreciate it...

thanks :bowing
-Tim

Can't help with this spp. but I do have a Max. variabilis in a wardian case, high humidity, small pot, out of direct blast from the misters, very bright light - but subject to 90+ degrees humidity. Mine took over a year to accustom itself to this environment and this year has grown with 12-15 new spikes (it only started with 6-7 growths!) So my best guess is patience!

Huh, they must just be sensitive, I hope thats whats going on. I suppose patience is the key (to bad it takes so long). Thanks for the input:biggrin:

Not really 'sensitive' but it often takes certain minis a while to get accustomed to a new environment.

Ross - do you mean sensitive but in a hardy way? :hmm

No, I mean they often take a bit of getting used to their new environment (they 'sulk' a bit). Hope this helps. :biggrin: I've found most of my minis (Angraecoids) are way more hardy than just about any other orchid, but they do like to sulk when first placed in the tank.

:biggrin: That's the word .. sulk :nod: