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.

Altitude
700 - 921 m
0
2500
Size
0.45 - 3.9 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.11 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 85 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
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 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.

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