Notylia fragrans

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

Native to: French Guiana

General Information

The Fragrant Notylia is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to French Guiana.

Altitude
16 - 16 m
0
2500
Size
17 - 17 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
79 - 88 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 17cm. Each new growth has a single leathery erect leaf that grows to 1-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-3cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
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Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 66mm to 394mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in October. Humidity ranges from 79% to 88%, highest in May and lowest in October. Temperature ranges from 21C to 33C, highest in September (22C to 33C) and lowest in February (21C to 30C).

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.

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