Macroclinium villenaorum

Native to: Region de San Martin - Peru

General Information

Macroclinium villenaorum is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 3.5-4cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching leaves that grow to 0.33-2.7cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in November. Temperature ranges from 17C to 29C, highest in March (19C to 29C) and lowest in January (17C to 27C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.