Malaxis parthoni

Also known as: Parthon's Malaxis or Malaxis disepala Microstylis disepala Malaxis argentinensis Microstylis ovatilabia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Argentina Belize Departamento del Huila - Colombia Honduras Mexico Panama

General Information

Parthon's Malaxis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. 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 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.