Malaxis micrantha

Also known as: The Small Flowered Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Small Flowered Malaxis is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

Climate

Grows at low to 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 year round.