Macroclinium calceolare

Also known as: Pterostemma calceolaris Sarmenticola calceolaris Notylia calceolaris in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Loreto - Peru

General Information

Macroclinium calceolare is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
100 - 117 m
0
2500
Size
7 - 7 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 86 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
16000 - 25000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 7cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.4-3cm long

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 132mm to 345mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 73% to 86%, highest in October and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 20C to 33C, highest in March (22C to 33C) and lowest in January (20C 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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