Florida Adder's-Mouth Orchid
Malaxis spicata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Malaxis
- Species:
- Malaxis spicata
- USDA Symbol:
- MASP2
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:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; propagation from seed is extremely difficult without specialized laboratory conditions.