Notylia aromatica

Also known as: The Fragrant Notylia or Notylia laxiflora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guyana Para - Brazil

General Information

The Fragrant Notylia is a sympodial warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guyana and Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single erect rigid leaf that grows to 1.5-12cm long

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 244mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 77% to 89%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 16C to 29C, highest in February (18C to 29C) and lowest in September (16C to 28C).

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

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,