Notylia gracilispica

Native to: Panama

General Information

Notylia gracilispica is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.5-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-3cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 249mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 71% to 86%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 33C, highest in March (24C to 33C) and lowest in January (23C to 29C).

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

Repotting is best done annually.