Notylia bungerothii

Also known as: Bungeroth's Notylia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

Bungeroth's Notylia is a miniature warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is named after the German Orchid Collector in South America in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single leathery erect, rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 4-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-3cm

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 203mm to 380mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 27C, highest in March (17C to 27C) 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.

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,