Macroclinium hirtzii

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Hirtz's Macroclinium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Ecuadorian Orchid Enthusiast.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 1.5cm. Each new growth has a single erect leaf that grows to 0.2-1.5cm long

Climate

Grows at low to 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 18C to 29C, highest in March (19C to 29C) and lowest in January (18C to 27C).

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.