Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Allow for good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods but never let the pseudobulbs shrivel completely.
Misting can supplement humidity.
Maxillaria aciantha is an epiphytic orchid native to South America, featuring fragrant flowers and elegant foliage, ideal for terrariums or orchid collections.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Provide bright, filtered light, avoiding direct, harsh sunlight.
Consistent
50% intensity
Water when the substrate is nearly dry, ensuring good drainage.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Prefers daytime temperatures of 20-25°C and nighttime temperatures of 13-16°C.
Regular
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Allow for good drainage to prevent root rot. Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods but never let the pseudobulbs shrivel completely.
Misting can supplement humidity.
Remove spent flower spikes at the base after blooming. Trim away any dead or decaying pseudobulbs or leaves to maintain plant health and aesthetics. Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagate by division when the plant has outgrown its pot. Ensure each division has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Pot the divisions into a suitable orchid mix and keep them slightly drier until new growth appears.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark and perlite. Choose a pot that allows for some root growth but isn't excessively large.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Maxillaria Aciantha (Maxillaria aciantha)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Maxillaria |
| Species | Maxillaria aciantha |
Similar in genus Maxillaria
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