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Maxillaria melina is a species in the Maxillaria genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring and summer with a single small 3 cm wide flower
Distribution[]
Plant is found in Guyana, Venezuela Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 120 to 1570 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 White Makeup Maxillaria