The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

Maxillaria tenuifolia

meanie

By Meanie


Maxillaria tenuifolia (Maxillaria tenuifolia)

Taken today Oxfords botanic gardens.



Comments on this photo

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



Comment on this photo


Pictures by meanie
1057 of 2592

What else?

This photo is of species Maxillaria tenuifolia.

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

Members who like this photo

  • amy
    Amy

    Gardening with friends since
    17 Apr, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    13 May, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    9 Sep, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    14 Feb, 2011

  • uma
    Uma

    Gardening with friends since
    28 Oct, 2009