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Maxillaria divitiflora

Maxillaria divitiflora is an Ecuadorian orchid described by Reichenbach in 1878. It is known from very few records, and the only located one is in the high Andes at about 2,600 m. Treat it as a cool-growing cloud-forest Maxillaria: cool nights, constant moisture and good air.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Its only site with coordinates lies in montane forest on the western Andean slope of central Ecuador. It is presumed to be an epiphyte, like most of the genus.

The single located site is about 2,600 m; the true range is not known.

Ecuador

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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