Malaxis khasiana

Also known as: The Khasia Hills Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Thailand

General Information

The Khasia Hills Malaxis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Thailand. It is named after the An area of northeastern India.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

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.

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly during Summer.