Notylia lankesteri

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

Native to: Panama Provincia de Alajuela - Costa Rica Provincia de San Jose - Costa Rica

General Information

Lankester's Notylia is a sympodial cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama and Costa Rica. It is named after the American Orchid Enthusiast in Costa Rica in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15-18cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-1.5cm

Climate

These orchids grow in cool climates, at low altitudes, in cool plains, forests or coastal scrub.

They are forgiving of humidity variances as long as temperatures are kept on the cool side. They can do well outdoors in the garden in cool and temperate areas, though it is important that they are protected from warm dry winds. They can enjoy morning sun especially in winter but will need protection from the hot sun in the afternoon and during summer. With some acclimatisation they may be able to receive more sun.

 

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 71mm to 180mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 82% to 94%, highest in May and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 19C to 28C, highest in June (22C to 28C) and lowest in January (19C to 27C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.