Polystachya masayensis

Also known as: The Masay Polystachya or Polystachya cavanayensis Dendrorkis masasayensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Mexico

General Information

The Masay Polystachya is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize and Mexico. It is named after a mountain in Nicaragua.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Fragrant:

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Climate

These orchids grow in cool climates, at low altitudes, in cool plains, forests or coastal scrub.

They are forgiving of humidity variances as long as temperatures are kept on the cool side. They can do well outdoors in the garden in cool and temperate areas, though it is important that they are protected from warm dry winds. They can enjoy morning sun especially in winter but will need protection from the hot sun in the afternoon and during summer. With some acclimatisation they may be able to receive more sun.

 

Grows at low to high elevations.