Malaxis maclaudii

Also known as: Maclaud's Malaxis or Malaxis hirschbergii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Ghana Liberia Nigeria Sudan Zambia

General Information

Maclaud's Malaxis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sudan, and Zambia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Summer

Fragrant:

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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.