Maxillaria

Maxillaria amabilis

Orchidaceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Evergreen

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Maxillaria amabilis is a perennial orchid that prefers part shade and medium watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 10–11, growing to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters. This evergreen ornamental plant blooms year-round with white, yellow, and green flowers and prefers loamy, peaty, or sandy soil. It attracts pollinators.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty, Sandy

Height

0.2–0.4 m

Spread

0.2–0.4 m

Zones

10–11

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Prefers part shade.
Watering: Requires medium water.
Soil: Prefers loamy, peaty, or sandy soils.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 10–11.
Height: Grows to 0.2–0.4 meters.
Bloom Time: Blooms year-round (months 1-12).
Flower Color: White, yellow, green.
Evergreen: Yes.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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