Maxillaria tenuifolia 'Coconut Orchid'

Description: This is the Orchid that everyone's talking about as far as smell goes. To most people it smells like coconuts but to others it smells like their favorite suntan lotion. Either way this graceful little orchid packs a powerful and delightful smell. Spring blooming and easy for beginners.  This species was discovered near Veracruz, Mexico, by Karl Theodore Hartweg and described by Lindley in 1837 in the Botanical Register. It primarily grows at low elevations, ranging from Mexico to Costa Rica, at altitudes up to 1500 meters (4921 feet). The ideal temperature range for cultivation is warm to intermediate, with temperatures not dropping below 50°F (10°C) day or night. The coconut orchid's long rhizome results in a somewhat straggly appearance, often causing it to "climb" out of a pot. However, a good-sized plant can be comfortably maintained in a six-inch pot. As maxillaria tenuifolia matures, it will begin to droop over the edge, indicating it's time for repotting, typical