Macroclinium exiguum

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

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Small Macroclinium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the plant size.

Altitude
1498 - 1800 m
0
2500
Size
0.52 - 1.45 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.05 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 0.3-1.2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.22-0.25cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in March (14C to 27C) and lowest in June (13C to 25C).

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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