Macroclinium manabinum

Also known as: The Manabi Macroclinium or Notylia manabina in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Manabi - Ecuador

General Information

The Manabi Macroclinium is a sympodial hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the province in Ecuador where the orchid occurs.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 0.7-4cm long

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 1mm to 97mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 75% to 82%, highest in August and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 18C to 29C, highest in September (21C to 29C) and lowest in February (18C to 27C).

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.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,