“The Coconut Orchid”

Like Brassavola nodosa, Maxillaria tenuifolia is one of those orchids that belongs in every collection.

— The American Orchid Society

Spring-blooming Maxillaria species, commonly known as the coconut orchid for its strong coconut-like scent.

Plants Available: Blooming-size plants of the ‘Haupia’ and ‘Green Valley’ clones. An example of the size available is pictured.

Orchid Care: Read this short article from AOS for excellent tips on care of this species. We also recommend the AOS overview of the Maxillaria genus, which you can find here.

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