Malaxis punctata
Also known as: The Spotted Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Spotted Malaxis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the leaves.
Altitude
800 - 1800 m
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2500
Flower Size
1 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
- Winter
- IsFragrant
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.
