Monday, June 21, 2010

FRAGRANT - Maxillaria Tenuifolia - The Coconut Orchid (Pina Colada)


















Do you like FRAGRANT orchids.  Then this orchid is for you!  My plant is still small and does not seem to be growing very fast.  But as last year, it has managed one small bloom again this year.  The nickname for this orchid is The Coconut Orchid because it smells like toasted coconut.  Personally, I call it the Pina Colada Orchid!

The growth habit of this orchid is not overly attractive.  The plant itself has this straggly, uncontrolled appearance.  I have it mounted on a tree-fern plaque, but I think it needs a little more moisture.  What has been your experience with this orchid is South Florida?

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