Maxillaria coccinea

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An epiphytic, evergreen orchid producing a clump of small, oval-shaped, 5cm tall pseudobulbs. Each pseudobulb carries one, up to 20cm long, linear leaf. In spring and summer, clusters of flowering stems emerge from the base of pseudobulbs. Each stem up to 6cm long carries a single, bright red, 2.5cm small flower. Mature plants grown in optimal conditions often produce large numbers of flowering stems, flowering simultaneously

Scientific classification

Species: Maxillaria coccinea (Maxillaria coccinea)
Genus: Maxillaria
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Maxillaria coccinea

Distribution map

Eastern Caribbean

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Maxillaria coccinea

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Maxillaria coccinea care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided in early or mid spring, when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3-4 healthy, older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting

Growing

Grow in an open, free-draining, medium-grade, bark-based orchid mix with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Requires day temperatures around 18-20°C and 14-16°C at night. Provide good light levels, but avoid direct sunlight. Water plants thoroughly when compost is almost dry, allow to drain and use orchid fertiliser regularly during growing season. See also indoor orchid cultivation

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