Malaxis macrostachya

Also known as: The Long Spiked Malaxis or Achroanthes montana Malaxis soulei Malaxis montana Microstylis montana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Long Spiked Malaxis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Honduras and Mexico.

Altitude
1500 - 1500 m
0
2500
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

  • Summer

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.

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