Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Malaxis

Species:

Malaxis corymbosa

USDA Symbol:

MACO4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; not typically grown from seed without specialized laboratory conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI