Overview

Maxillaria desvauxiana is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Maxillaria, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Maxillaria desvauxiana grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory, greenhouse and houseplant.

About

Maxillaria desvauxiana is a species of orchid native to tropical South America. It is known from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.

About the genus

Maxillaria, abbreviated as Max in the horticultural trade, is a large genus of orchids. This is a diverse genus, with very different morphological forms. Their characteristics can vary widely.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Maxillaria

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Maxillaria desvauxiana size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory, greenhouse, houseplant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Maxillaria desvauxiana

Propagation

Division in early or mid spring

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free; poor air movement and soggy potting mix may cause risk of bacterial infections

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