Macroclinium dalessandroi

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Macroclinium dalessandroi is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 16cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.4-1.8cm long

Climate

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.