Notylia punctata

Also known as: The Spotted Notylia or Gomesa tenuiflora Notylia apiculata Notylia broadwayi in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Para - Brazil

General Information

The Spotted Notylia is a sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 11cm. Each new growth has a single thick elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1cm

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 76% to 90%, highest in November and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 21C to 32C, highest in March (22C to 32C) and lowest in January (21C 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.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,