Macroclinium allenorum

Also known as: Allen's Macroclinium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Allen's Macroclinium is a sympodial hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the American Orchidist in Central America 20th cen and origional collector.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 1.2-2.5cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped leaf that grows to 1.2-5.8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-0.8cm

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 480mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 67% to 90%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 18C to 33C, highest in March (21C to 33C) and lowest in January (18C to 29C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,