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Maxillaria schunkeana

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Maxillaria (maks-il-LAIR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: schunkeana (shun-kee-AY-na) (Info)

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Height:
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Spacing:
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Hardiness:
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Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
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Other details:
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Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

No details have been posted.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Houston, Texas



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