Malaxis unifolia

Also known as: The Single or Prescottia ophioglossoides Orchis ophioglossoides Achroanthes obtusifolia Achroanthes laxiflora Malaxis unifolia f. bifolia Malaxis amplexicolumna Microstylis unifolia var. bifolia Malaxis ophioglossoides Malaxis thlaspiformis Microstylis ophioglossoides Microstylis grisebachiana Microstylis ophioglossoides var. mexicana Malaxis grisebachiana Malaxis unifolia f. variegata The Green Adder's Mouth Orchid in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Single is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Honduras and Mexico.

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

Spring
Summer
Winter

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.