Macradenia rubescens

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

Native to: Para - Brazil

General Information

The Reddish Macradenia is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude

73 - 73 m

2500

Size

21 - 21 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.1 - 1.3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

76 - 90 %

100

Temperature

23 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

60 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 21cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-6cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 76% to 90%, highest in November and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 22C to 33C, highest in March (23C to 33C) and lowest in January (22C 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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.