Macroclinium aurorae

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

Native to: Junin - Peru

General Information

Aurora's Macroclinium is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the Mrs Aurora Bennett, Orchid enthusiast in Peru.

Altitude

642 - 750 m

2500

Size

3.5 - 4.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.05 - 0.6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

76 - 81 %

100

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 3.5-4.5cm. Each new growth has a single thick leaf that grows to 0.6-1.6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.32-0.4cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 31C, highest in February (18C to 31C) and lowest in January (17C 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.