Baptistonia kautskyi

Native to: Brazil

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 14cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery elliptic leaves that grow to 2-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-4cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 53mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 82% to 86%, highest in March and lowest in July. Temperature ranges from 15C to 27C, highest in August (19C to 27C) and lowest in January (15C to 22C).

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.