"Spider" wrote
In May, I bought three Dienia ophrys 'Frisky' (Syn.: Malaxa latifolia
'Frisky'). I bought them in flower and kept them flowering, and in good
health since. They have built up both strong leafy growth and 'bulbs' for
next year. Now, one or two leaves are yellowing. I'm not too worried
about this as I understand they are deciduous. However, despite searching
on line and through my many books, I cannot find any substantial
cultivation instructions. The ones given with the plant are extremely
limited.

Do I cease watering them .. now or later ..? I imagine I must stop feeding
them? Should they be allowed to rest dry, like Pleiones, then restarted
into growth in spring, or kept barely moist?? What over-winter temps and
light do they prefer?



It's Dienia ophrydis (syn, Maxalis ophrydis)

From my books...

"Malaxis species

Culture.

Winter min. 15°C . While growing Malaxis species require humid, shady
conditions and should be well watered. When growth is complete, after
flowering, pseudobulbous species lose their leaves and should be kept much
drier. Other species should not become very dry. "

Hope that helps. It's rather rare too.
--
Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK