Malaxis spicata

Also known as: The Spike or Malaxis spicata f. morganiae Malaxis spicata f. variagata Achroanthes floridana Microstylis integra Microstylis floridana Microstylis confusa Malaxis brittonii Malaxis confusa Malaxis integra Malaxis spicata f. trifoliata Malaxis floridana Florida's Adder's Mouth in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bahamas Cuba Dominican Republic Georgia Haiti

General Information

The Spike is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Georgia, and Haiti.

Altitude
200 - 1100 m
0
2500
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Summer

Climate

hot-growing-orchids 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.

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