Thursday, January 2, 2014

Maxillaria sophronitis

Maxillaria or Ornithidium sophronitis is a small rambling plant with brightly colored flowers.  The little pseudobulbs are 2cm, the growths 6cm and the flowers 1.5cm.  The plant is native to Venezuela and Colombia and prefers cool temperatures.  It can be grown on a mount or in a pot and is easy to grow but sometimes reluctant to bloom.  Usually, however, higher light will induce blooming.





6 comments:

  1. A really beautiful plant Ron, fantastic colour. Beautiful photos, congratulations on the crop. Happy 2014

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    1. Thanks, Angel, and a very happy and prosperous 2014 to you!

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  2. Planta maravilhosa, cor nem se fala e as fotos perfeitas como sempre.
    Abraços

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    1. Thanks you, Elisabete, for your kindness. May your new year be happy and prosperous.

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  3. Stunning flowers! Glad to find your great blog!

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    1. Really appreciate all the time you've given to my blog. This is another miniature that's easy to grow and soon grows into a large specimen.

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