Maxillaria confusa

Maxillaria confusa is a species in the Maxillaria genus.

Description

Plant blooms from summer to fall with a single 2.2 cm wide fragrant flower.

Distribution

Plant is found growing in pastures and semi evergreen forest of Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia at elevations of 0 to 1450 meters

Culture

Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Grow in cool to 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 Confounded Maxillaria