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Maxillaria witsenioides is a species in the Maxillaria genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms from late winter to spring with 2.5 cm flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found on trees in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations around 600 meters
Culture[]
Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Grow in warm conditions with medium amounts of light. Water regularly and keep mix moist but not wet. Plant require semi-dry rest through the winter month.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Witsenia-Like Maxillaria
Synonyms[]
- Marsupiaria witsenioides (Schltr.) Pabst 1955