Malaxis bahanensis

Also known as: The Bahan Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: China

General Information

The Bahan Malaxis is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to China. It is named after a town In Yunnan China.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

Grows at 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.