Macradenia paraensis

Also known as: The Parana Macradenia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Para - Brazil Paraíba - Brazil

General Information

The Parana Macradenia is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
10 - 10 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.9 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
81 - 90 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect leaf

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 66mm to 358mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 81% to 90%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 22C to 32C, highest in May (23C to 32C) and lowest in January (22C to 30C).

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.

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