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title: "Coconut orchid only putting out two blooms this year. But it smells…"
description: "Coconut orchid only putting out two blooms this year. But it smells so good 🥥"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/RGifPOpRPO58WjBLnMkJR9"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Becca"
published: "2025-04-22T02:58:54.534703Z"
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# Coconut orchid only putting out two blooms this year. But it smells…

_Posted by Becca on 2025-04-22_

Coconut orchid only putting out two blooms this year. But it smells so good 🥥

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## 5 comments

### Jen commented on 2025-04-22

How long have you had your maxillaria? Mine was rescued- the pseudobulbs shriveled like raisins, and it’s gorgeous now- plump and glossy pseudobulbs. It’s so bushy and tall that I’ve had to get a support ting to keep it manageable. But it has refused to flower for me. I put a grow light over it about 6-8 months ago to see if maybe it was a light issue. It’s a super fun plant- very interesting growth pattern, but I’m getting frustrated about the lack of blooms.

#### Jen replied on 2025-04-23

It’s grown about 20 new pseudobulbs in the last couple years.

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#### Becca replied on 2025-04-23

my max is 4 years old and has been very good about blooming every year. have you tried putting it outside during summer? in addition to light, I think heat also helps. During humid summer days I put my max out for some warmth and partial direct light.

#### Becca replied on 2025-04-23

Don’t give up! Your max looks beautiful!

#### Jen replied on 2025-04-24

I usually don’t put mine outdoors- mostly because I’m worried about pests. I have like 35-40 orchids, and if I had an outbreak, I don’t know that I could manage treatment on so many simultaneously. I’m in Chicago, so we aren’t typically super tropical. But heat might be something I can play with. Hmmm… 🤔 Thanks for the advice, hoping to report back with good news at some point. 🤞🏼

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