
Metallic Malaxis
Taxonomy
Malaxis metallica
Malaxis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Metallic Malaxis
How often to water your Metallic Malaxis

every 9
Metallic Malaxis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Metallic Malaxis in your home

a window
Metallic Malaxis may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Metallic Malaxis

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Metallic Malaxis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Metallic Malaxis
Metallic Malaxis
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
