Malaxis greenwoodiana

Also known as: Greenwood's Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico

General Information

Greenwood's Malaxis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast in Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance 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.