Macroclinium borjaense

Also known as: The Borja Macroclinium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Borja Macroclinium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a town near the Orchids discovery.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 2.8cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-1.7cm

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 22C, highest in March (12C to 22C) and lowest in January (11C to 20C).

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.