Macroclinium simplex

Native to: Panama

General Information

Macroclinium simplex is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.3-1cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-0.8cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 249mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 71% to 86%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 17C to 26C, highest in March (18C to 26C) and lowest in January (17C to 23C).

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.