Notylia laxa

Also known as: The Lax Notylia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil Ecuador

General Information

The Lax Notylia is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil and Ecuador.

Altitude
450 - 1100 m
0
2500
Size
15 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
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 15cm. Each new growth has a single leathery oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3.5-15cm long

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 380mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 27C, highest in March (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (16C to 25C).

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

This plant does well mounted.

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