Macroclinium lexarzanum

Also known as: Notylia lexarzana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guerrero - Mexico Jalisco - Mexico Nayarit - Mexico

General Information

Macroclinium lexarzanum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico. It is named after the Spanish Orchid Explorer in Mexico 1800.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 0.5-1.7cm. Each new growth has a single leathery leaf that grows to 0.2-1.3cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.1-0.4cm

Substrate(s)

• Bark

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 1mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in April. Temperature ranges from 10C to 31C, highest in May (20C to 31C) and lowest in January (10C to 26C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.