{"title":"Maxillaria Orchids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaxillaria\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the largest orchid genera in tropical America, ranging from big clumping plants to mat-forming miniatures. The Brazilian species we grow are among the most tolerant orchids in the collection: they accept cool winters, flower freely and are a good fit for growers in southern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames in \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria\u003c\/em\u003e have shifted repeatedly as botanists have split and re-merged the genus, so you may see these species sold under \u003cem\u003eBrasiliorchis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChristensonella\u003c\/em\u003e or older \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria\u003c\/em\u003e names. Each listing uses the name currently accepted by Kew, with synonyms noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers are borne singly on short stems from the base of the pseudobulbs, often many at once on a mature plant, and some are fragrant. Plants are compact and forgiving of the occasional missed watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright filtered light, regular water in the growing season and a slightly drier, cooler winter suit most species. See the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/care-guides\/maxillaria-orchid-care-guide\"\u003eMaxillaria Orchid Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/deep-dive\/growing-brazilian-maxillaria-australia\"\u003eGrowing Brazilian Maxillaria in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maxillaria-paranaensis","title":"Maxillaria paranaensis (syn. Maxillaria juergensii)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxillaria paranaensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is the accepted name for the plant many growers know as \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria juergensii\u003c\/em\u003e. It is a miniature, mat-forming epiphyte from South America, with small, well-spaced pseudobulbs carrying narrow, grass-like leaves. Short single-flowered stems from the base hold glossy flowers close to the pseudobulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, glossy, held low among the pseudobulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping and somewhat rambling; suits a mount or small hanging pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light to semi-shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist year-round; mounted plants need frequent watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity with good air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria juergensii\u003c\/em\u003e. Kew treats \u003cem\u003ejuergensii\u003c\/em\u003e as a synonym of \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria paranaensis\u003c\/em\u003e; some authors place both in \u003cem\u003eChristensonella\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied at flowering size – either a mature plant or a division from a plant that has already flowered – grown on in the Dandenong Ranges. Plants are packed on Sunday and sent on Monday. Buds and flowers cannot be guaranteed at time of shipping due to seasonal and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50561397883120,"sku":"MAX-002","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/12C6DE6C-D5AB-46DA-A729-DF4CE538400B.jpg?v=1791179307"},{"product_id":"maxillaria-porphyrostele","title":"Maxillaria porphyrostele","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaxillaria porphyrostele\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact epiphyte from Brazil. Clustered, rounded pseudobulbs each carry two narrow strap-like leaves, and in the cooler months flowers about 4 cm across appear from the base of the pseudobulbs: yellow, with a lip striped red-maroon. Mature plants can carry many flowers at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, about 4 cm across, with a red-striped lip. Lightly fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter into spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping pseudobulbs with two narrow leaves each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate; accepts cool winters well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist through the growing season, a little drier in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate humidity with good air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome authors place this species in \u003cem\u003eBrasiliorchis\u003c\/em\u003e as \u003cem\u003eBrasiliorchis porphyrostele\u003c\/em\u003e. Kew currently accepts \u003cem\u003eMaxillaria porphyrostele\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied at flowering size – either a mature plant or a division from a plant that has already flowered – grown on in the Dandenong Ranges. Plants are packed on Sunday and sent on Monday. 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