Malaxis aurea
Also known as: The Golden Malaxis or Microstylis guatemalensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Honduras Mexico
General Information
The Golden Malaxis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Honduras and Mexico.
Altitude
200 - 1500 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has a single erect leaf
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
