Notylia stenantha

Also known as: Notylia stenantha var. angustifolia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Notylia stenantha is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 7-13cm. Each new growth has a single erect rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.7-11cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-3cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 318mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 68% to 77%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 10C to 27C, highest in September (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (10C to 23C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.