Notylia pubescens

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

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Hairy Notylia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. The name refers to the pubescence on the lip.

Altitude

3 - 3 m

2500

Size

13 - 13 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.1 - 0.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

66 - 79 %

100

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

60 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has a single leathery rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3-11cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 132mm per day, heaviest in March and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 66% to 79%, highest in January and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 9C to 31C, highest in July (20C to 31C) and lowest in January (9C to 19C).

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.