Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid)

Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) orange flower close up against long narrow green leaves
Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) orange flowers blooming amidst thin green leaves in natural lighting

Botanical names: Maxillaria porrecta, Maxillaria brunnea

Common names: Tiger Orchid, Extended Maxillaria

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Central America, Southern America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Epiphyte plantWatering: Epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Found from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and Venezuela in rain and cloud forests as a variable sized epiphyte that occurs at elevations of 200 to 2100 meters.

Similar plants: Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid)


Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) with small orange flower and narrow green leaves close up
Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) with small orange flower growing from narrow green leaves on bark
Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) with tan and purple flower, close up of dangling orchid petals.
Maxillaria porrecta (Tiger Orchid) with a slender dark stem and single dainty tan and purple flower.


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