Malaxis bancanoides
Also known as: The Bancan or In Japan - Iriomote hime-ran in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Japan Thailand
General Information
The Bancan is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Japan and Thailand.
Altitude
300 - 600 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic terete shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low 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.
Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly during Summer and Autumn.
