Notylia pittieri

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

Native to: Costa Rica Panama

General Information

Pittier's Notylia is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is named after the Swiss Botanist in Venezuela early in the 1900's.

Altitude

4 - 4 m

2500

Size

6 - 9 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.2 - 0.3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

77 - 89 %

100

Temperature

16 - 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 6-9cm. Each new growth has a single erect leaf that grows to 1.1-7.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-1.5cm

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.