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Maxillaria schunkeana

Important note:
Flowering size means that the plant is capable of flowering. When the plant blooms depends on the plant's flowering period. Flowering size does not necessarily mean flowering.

Product information "Maxillaria schunkeana"

Origin: In the American tropics and subtropics

Species: about 250

Location: bright and only slightly shaded in strong summer sun. In summer also in an appropriately sheltered place outdoors.

Temperature: In summer indoors up to 35°C during the day, dropping to 15°C at night. In winter, 18°C during the day and 15°C at night are enough.

Watering: Evenly moist, do not keep wet. Occasional drying out does no harm.

Fertilize: 2 times a month during the growth phase, but only after the 3rd watering, with orchid fertilizer in the specified concentration. In winter only once a month.