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Axillary lip orchid is a perennial herb of the genus Maxillaria of Orchidaceae. There are more than 200 species of plants in this genus, most of which are distributed in Central and South America. At present, Maxillariatenuifolia is the most sold on the market. Its leaves are linear, there is a flattened pseudobulb at the base of the plant, and the pedicel will be drawn from the base of the corm. Each pseudo-corm can grow 2-3 flowers, about 3-5 cm in diameter, bright red to dark red in color, and the flowers all have a creamy chocolate flavor. The flowering period is from late spring to early summer.

Armpit lip orchid likes the hot and humid climate, and the sunshine needs to be sufficient. The sun is mild in spring, autumn and winter, which can accept full sunshine, while in summer, it moves to a half-day place or avoids the strong direct light at noon, or can block part of the light from the light net. Water moss should be used to keep water in the cultivation medium, and water should be watered when the water moss is semi-dry. when there is no water, the pseudo-corm will dry and flatten and appear wrinkles, but it will recover as long as it is watered again. Every spring and summer, new buds sprout again from the base of the pseudobulb, and the growth rate is very fast. It is suggested that the situation should be replaced by a larger basin. In addition to being able to maintain moisture, the basin will not be dumped because of top-heavy.

Because of the rapid growth and the need for more fertilizer, it is suggested that in addition to regular application of some slow-acting fertilizers, such as magic fertilizer and Haokangduodang base fertilizer, some quick-acting fertilizers, such as Huabao No. 2 20-20-203000 times, can be applied once a week when the growth is relatively fast in spring and summer. Reproduction is mainly ramet, which is more suitable in spring and summer, but every 3-5 balls can be planted in the basin.

Maybe the flower of axillary lip orchid is not particularly excellent, but its fragrance is very attractive, as long as it is planted with one plant, it can produce fragrance all over the room. Friends who want to buy can grasp the flowering period to buy in the flower market, otherwise it will not be so easy to find after flowering, because unflowered armpit lip orchids can also be appreciated as foliage plants, but without fragrant foil, it is more difficult to have the desire of others to buy, so flower vendors will not display them.