Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malaxis (mal-AKS-is) (Info)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Variegated
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy
Bronze-Green
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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