Malaxis maianthemifolia

Also known as: The Maianthemum or Dienia cordata Malaxis cochleariifolia Malaxis cordata Microstylis cochleariifolia Microstylis elegantula Malaxis ichthiorhynca Microstylis cordata Microstylis ichthyorhyncha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Maianthemum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Honduras and Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic leaf

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.