Notylia carnosiflora

Also known as: The Fleshy Flowered Notylia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Fleshy Flowered Notylia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 5-7cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.2-6.2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 10C to 24C, highest in February (12C to 24C) and lowest in January (10C to 22C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a constant supply of moisture, with a slight drying out between waterings. Saucers can be placed under pots to retain moisture during hot weather, however the saucers should be removed or let to dry every 1-2 weeks to prevent rot. Keep an eye on the plant especially in hot weather and look for cues of under/overwatering and adjust accordingly.