Notylia pentachne

Also known as: The Five Scaled Notylia or Notylia gracilispica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Panama

General Information

The Five Scaled Notylia is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Altitude
4 - 760 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 1.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 89 %
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100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-2.5cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 36mm to 620mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 77% to 89%, highest in November and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 23C to 31C, highest in May (25C to 31C) and lowest in October (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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

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