Macroclinium montis-narae
Also known as: The Cerro Nara Macroclinium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Cerro Nara Macroclinium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after a Hill in Costa Rica.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.2-3.4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.25-0.5cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 16C to 28C, highest in May (18C to 28C) and lowest in January (16C 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.