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Maxillaria tenuifolia

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Maxillaria tenuifolia (Maxillaria tenuifolia)

Taken today Oxfords botanic gardens.



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amy
Amy
 

Nice markings and colouring !

31 May, 2011

 

It almost makes me want to buy one Amy!!

31 May, 2011

amy
Amy
 

I bet it comes at a price Meanie , you always choose the most expensive ones ..:o)

31 May, 2011

 

There's a small one on flea bay at £9.50 plus postage......

31 May, 2011

 

Meanie:

Very interesting orchid! I do like the colors of the flower.

1 Jun, 2011

 

One of the easier species orchids to grow too apparently.

1 Jun, 2011

 

It looks like a terrestrial orchid. Terrestrial orchids tend to grow the easiest.

4 Jun, 2011

 

Not difficult to grow,needs intermediate to warm conditions.

5 Jun, 2011

 

Will it grow as well in a pot as mounted?

5 Jun, 2011

 

Yes, they grow well in pots. I think I may of posted a picture of one in one of by tropical orchids at Kew blogs.

7 Jun, 2011



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This photo was taken at The University of Oxford Botanic Garden.

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