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Maxillaria irrorata

Max irrorata

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Maxillarieae
SubTribe: Maxillariinae
Genus: Maxillaria
Species: Max. irrorata
Alliance:
Binomial name
Maxillaria irrorata
Rchb.f. 1883


Maxillaria irrorata is a species in the Maxillaria genus.

Description[]

Plant blooms with a single flower

Distribution[]

Plant is found in the cloud forest of Ecuador at elevations of 1700 to 300 meters

Culture[]

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

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