Macradenia amazonica

Native to: Amazonas - Brazil

General Information

Macradenia amazonica is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has a single leathery lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 262mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 70% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 32C, highest in March (23C to 32C) and lowest in January (23C to 29C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.