Maxillaria pumila

Maxillaria pumila orchids are native to Brazil and can be found at elevations ranging around 700 meters. They thrive when mounted on a surface, where they rapidly establish themselves as healthy specimens.

While they prefer humid conditions, it’s essential to allow them to dry out briefly between waterings. These resilient orchids will flourish and produce beautiful flowers even in low to medium light levels.

Light: partial shade
Temperature: a minimum of 12°C
Watering: epiphyte that loves daily misting
Fertilizing: feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with an orchid fertiliser
Humidity: above 70%
Soil: epiphyte, mounted with some sphagnum
Propagation: seeds or cuttings