Malaxis histionantha

Also known as: The Sail or Microstylis brenesii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Mexico Panama

General Information

The Sail is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Mexico and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

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.