Baptistonia brieniana

Native to: Brazil

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 282mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 25C, highest in August (17C to 25C) and lowest in January (11C to 19C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.