Malaxis josephiana
Also known as: Joseph's Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Nepal
General Information
Joseph's Malaxis is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nepal. It is named after the J.D. Hooker English Botanist in the 19th century.
Altitude
500 - 830 m
0
2500
Flower Size
1 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low to 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.
