Purple Tiger Orchid
Maxillaria parviflora
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
iNaturalist: © zorek (iNaturalist #318502046)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Maxillaria
- Species:
- Maxillaria parviflora
- USDA Symbol:
- MAPA22
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to humid, tropical forest floors