Malaxis lepidota

Also known as: The Scaled Malaxis or Malaxis macrantha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Guatemala Jalisco - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico

General Information

The Scaled Malaxis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico and Guatemala.

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.