Malaxis ridleyi

Also known as: Ridley's Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Ridley's Malaxis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the English Botanist mostly in southeast Asia 1800 and early in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.