Malaxis fastigiata

Also known as: The Pointed Malaxis or Dienia maianthemifolia Malaxis longisepala Malaxis linguella Ophrys ensifolia Microstylis linguella Microstylis longisepala in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Mexico

General Information

The Pointed Malaxis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Mexico.

Plant Description

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

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.