Malaxis taurina

Also known as: The Horned Malaxis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Fiji New Caledonia

General Information

The Horned Malaxis is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Fiji and New Caledonia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaves

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.