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.
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:- IsFragrant
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.