Baptistonia albini

Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

Baptistonia albini is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 1.2-7.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 175mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in December and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 27C, highest in July (16C to 27C) and lowest in January (7C to 18C).

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.