Notylia rhombilabia

Also known as: The Rhomboid Lip Notylia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Loreto - Peru

General Information

The Rhomboid Lip Notylia is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
100 - 830 m
0
2500
Size
15 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.13 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 86 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 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 15cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 1.2-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-2cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 132mm to 345mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 73% to 86%, highest in October and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 20C to 33C, highest in March (22C to 33C) and lowest in January (20C to 30C).

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

This plant does well mounted.

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