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.
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.