Malaxis maxonii

Malaxis maxonii

Native to:
Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Malaxis
Species:
Malaxis maxonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, flies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.

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