Notylia lehmanniana

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Notylia lehmanniana is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 1-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 68% to 76%, highest in November and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 17C to 28C, highest in February (19C to 28C) and lowest in January (17C to 26C).

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.