Macroclinium perryi

Native to: Provincia de Pichincha - Ecuador

General Information

Macroclinium perryi is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-2.2cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 28C, highest in February (14C to 28C) and lowest in January (13C to 26C).

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.