Notylia tapirapoanensis

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

Native to: Brazil

General Information

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

Altitude
3 - 190 m
0
2500
Size
13 - 17 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
59 - 80 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13-17cm. Each new growth has a single leathery leaf that grows to 2-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-4cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 254mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 59% to 80%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 16C to 34C, highest in March (23C to 34C) and lowest in January (16C to 31C).

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.

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